Abu Dhabi, June 9 (Petra) — Emirati economic expert Ibrahim Al-Bahr
characterized the electronic linkage between Jordan’s capital market
institutions and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) which was
activated earlier this month via the international digital hub
“Tabadul” as a pioneering step that accelerates securities trading,
deepens economic cooperation, and expands the investor base for both
markets. Al-Bahr noted that this connection will enhance market
liquidity, open promising horizons for cross-border listings, and
reinforce global investor confidence.

In exclusive statements to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Al-Bahr
expressed great optimism across financial circles regarding the
initiative. He attributed this positive outlook to the historically
deep economic ties between Jordan and the United Arab Emirates,
emphasizing that the project builds upon a solid foundation of
existing public and private sector investment cooperation.

He highlighted the importance of capitalizing on the highly advanced
regulatory and legislative frameworks in both nations, pointing out
that the activation of this electronic bridge aligns with a broader
strategic partnership. It also advances regional integration goals by
opening up joint trading spaces and amplifying trading momentum among
Arab financial markets.

Al-Bahr added that the strict financial regulations applied in both
the UAE and Jordan offer international investors a high level of
security when navigating both markets digitally. The “Tabadul”
platform, he explained, provides a seamless gateway for global
investors to capture emerging financial opportunities, thereby
increasing the competitive edge of regional listed instruments.

Furthermore, Al-Bahr described this collaboration as a direct result
of both countries’ drive to translate robust bilateral relations into
advanced financial synergy. He noted that “Tabadul” serves as a
sophisticated model for exchange interconnectivity, offering a safe,
state-of-the-art trading environment that facilitates access for both
retail investors and brokerage firms.

He concluded by stating that the ASE-ADX linkage stands as a clear
indicator of the rising reliance on digital solutions, advanced
technologies, and artificial intelligence to serve market
participants. It also accelerates the exchange of regulatory
expertise and helps align cross-border investment policies.

Notably, the “Tabadul” platform originally launched by the Abu Dhabi
Securities Exchange in 2022 to enable mutual market access currently
counts the Muscat Stock Exchange, Bahrain Bourse, Astana
International Exchange, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, and Armenia
Securities Exchange among its members, alongside the Amman Stock
Exchange and ADX.

//Petra// AF