UBL Pakistan Enterprise ETF
Price
Rs39.88
YTD
+18.50%
Expense
1.50%
Yield
2.43%
UAE
UAE NYSE
iShares MSCI UAE ETF · by BlackRock
Price
AED19.56
YTD return
+8.50%
1Y return
14.20%
Expense ratio
0.58%
Dividend yield
2.50%
AUM
$45M
UAE provides exposure to United Arab Emirates equities, featuring the country's growing financial, real estate, and technology sectors. The UAE is a major Middle Eastern economic hub diversifying beyond oil.
UAE: Middle East's Innovation Hub
The iShares MSCI UAE ETF provides access to the equity market of the Middle East's most diversified economy. The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has transformed from an oil-dependent economy into a global hub for finance, tourism, logistics, and technology.
Dubai as Global Hub
Dubai has positioned itself as a global crossroads connecting East and West. Emirates airline, DP World (port operations), and Emaar Properties (developer of the Burj Khalifa) represent the emirate's diversified economic model.
Abu Dhabi's Wealth
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund (ADIA) is one of the world's largest, and the emirate has invested heavily in AI, renewable energy (Masdar), and technology. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and a major ETF holding.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Abu Dhabi Bank | FAB | Financial | 18.50% | — |
| 2 | Emirates NBD | ENBD | Financial | 12.80% | — |
| 3 | Emaar Properties | EMAAR | Real Estate | 8.50% | — |
| 4 | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank | ADCB | Financial | 5.80% | — |
| 5 | ADNOC Distribution | ADNOCDIST | Energy | 4.50% | — |
Frequently asked questions
How diversified is the UAE economy?
The UAE has successfully reduced oil dependence. Non-oil sectors now contribute over 70% of GDP, including tourism, real estate, financial services, logistics, and technology.
What is the difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets?
Dubai's market is dominated by real estate and tourism companies, while Abu Dhabi features more banks and energy-linked companies. The UAE ETF combines both.
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