The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) is the main stock exchange of Dubai, [[United Arab Emirates (UAE)]], established in 2000 as a public institution. It operates as a secondary market for trading securities of UAE-based public companies and government bonds. The DFM itself is a public joint-stock company listed on its own exchange since 2007. It's regulated by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and plays a crucial role in Dubai's financial sector development. Key features include: - Trading of equities, bonds, Islamic products (sukuk), and other financial instruments - Electronic trading platform - Primary platform for UAE companies to go public - Allows foreign investment in listed companies within regulated limits - Part of Dubai's strategy to become a major regional financial hub - Works alongside [[Nasdaq Dubai (formerly DIFX)]] as one of Dubai's two stock exchanges