Jordan’s capital market institutions officially launched, on Monday, 01/06/2026, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the electronic linkage between the two markets through the “Tabadul” platform. The launch took place during an official ceremony held at the InterContinental Amman in Amman.

The event was attended by H.E. Ghannam AlMazrouei‏, Chairman of ADX Group; Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADX Group; Imad Abu Haltam, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Jordan Securities Commission, Mazen Wathaifi, CEO of the Amman Stock Exchange, Sarah Al Tarawneh, CEO of the Securities Depository Center, Badr Al Hinai, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Muscat Stock Exchange along with representatives of Jordanian banks, brokerage firms from both countries, capital market institutions, and media organizations.

The activation of the electronic linkage comes within the framework of the strategic partnership and strengthened cooperation between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. It aligns with efforts to develop regional financial markets and enhance their integration, thereby expanding the investor base and increasing access to financial markets through cross-market trading facilitated by brokerage firms.

The ceremony began with a presentation introducing Jordan’s capital market institutions, the ADX, and the “Tabadul” platform, followed by a series of official speeches.

In this context, Imad Abu Haltam stated that the electronic linkage between the two exchanges represents an important strategic step toward greater integration among Arab financial markets. In line with the directives of both governments and reflecting the deep-rooted strategic and economic relations between the two brotherly nations, the project is expected to enhance liquidity, improve market efficiency, and provide broader investment opportunities for investors in both countries.

For his part, Abdulla Al Nuaimi noted that the “Tabadul” platform represents an advanced model for integration among financial markets. It facilitates access for investors and brokerage firms to member markets through advanced and secure trading environment, thereby increasing the attractiveness of regional financial markets.

Meanwhile, Mazen Al Wathaifi said that the electronic linkage with ADX is part of the strategic partnership and economic cooperation between the two countries and supports the exchange’s strategic objectives. These include expanding engagement with regional and international financial markets, exchanging expertise, and enhancing market liquidity and depth by facilitating the flow of Arab and foreign investments into the market.

He added that the launch comes at a time when the Amman Stock Exchange has achieved record figures and listed companies have reported historic profits. These achievements have been supported by positive national economic indicators, despite regional challenges, leading to increased confidence in Jordan’s investment environment and financial market. This confidence has been reinforced by government reform and incentive policies, as well as financial, monetary, and political stability and the implementation of major development projects.

Sarah Al Tarawneh emphasized that the launch of the electronic linkage marks a significant milestone in developing the infrastructure of Arab capital markets and strengthening their integration. She explained that the platform provides investors with a comprehensive framework for efficient and flexible cross-market trading, supported by advanced clearing, settlement, and pre- and post-trade services that meet the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and security. This, in turn, enhances investor confidence and supports the efficiency of cross-market trading operations.

The ceremony also included a presentation on the “Tabadul” platform and its operating mechanism. On the sidelines of the launch event, the opening bell was rung to mark the official commencement of the electronic linkage between the Amman Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. This step reflects the high level of cooperation and integration between the two sides and their commitment to strengthening openness to regional financial markets and advancing digital capital market infrastructure. The first transaction between the two markets was also executed during the event.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, commemorative shields were exchanged and group photographs were taken, reaffirmation the strong fraternal relations and strategic partnership between Jordan and the UAE across economic, financial, and investment sectors.

The “Tabadul” platform, launched by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in 2022, is considered one of the leading initiatives aimed at creating interconnected financial markets and facilitating mutual access among member exchanges through brokerage firms. This enables investors to benefit from available investment opportunities and trade efficiently across member markets within an integrated regulatory and operational framework.

The platform’s members include the Muscat Stock Exchange, Bahrain Bourse, Astana International Exchange, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, Armenia Securities Exchange, in addition to the Amman Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

It is worth noting that the Amman Stock Exchange and the Securities Depository Center signed the electronic linkage agreement with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange through the “Tabadul” platform on 2024/12/11, in Abu Dhabi. The agreement is expected to strengthen cooperation, develop financial markets, improve their efficiency, and expand investment opportunities for investors in both countries.