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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Goes Live With New Trading Engine Powered by NASDAQ OMX - Seite 2

autonomous status, independent finance and management. The law also provides
the ADX with the necessary supervisory and executive powers to exercise its
functions. ADX began operations on November 15th 2000.

ADX has 67 listed securities. Those securities include 65 public joint stock
companies, 1 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and 1 convertible bond. The ADX had a
total market capitalization of AED 449 billion (USD 122 billion) as at the end
of 2013. The Exchange has signed a number of agreements with major financial
institutions to provide custody services, including the National Bank of Abu
Dhabi (NBAD), HSBC, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, and Citi.

In 2013, the stock exchanges of the U.A.E Markets were upgraded to 'Emerging
Market' status by both MSCI index (Morgan Stanley Capital International) and
S&P Dow Jones, thus greatly increasing the likelihood of inward global
investment flows.

In alignment with the Abu Dhabi Government's Economic Vision 2030, ADX aspires
to become the leading stock exchange in the region by leading the development
of the UAE capital market through a well-regulated marketplace in a lawful
environment that ensures integrity, transparency and disclosure.

About NASDAQ OMX

NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, exchange technology,
information and public company services across six continents. Through its
diverse portfolio of solutions, NASDAQ OMX enables customers to plan, optimize
and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies
that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital
markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its
technology powers more than 80 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the
world's securities transactions. NASDAQ OMX is home to more than 3,200 listed
companies with a market value of over $8 trillion and more than 10,000
corporate clients. To learn more, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made
under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about
NASDAQ OMX, and its products and offerings. We caution that these statements
are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other
factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited
to factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic
reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no
obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements.

NDAQG


CONTACT: NASDAQ OMX Media Contact:

Ryan Wells
[e-mail]
[phone] (office)
[phone] (mobile)

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Media Contact:

Abdul Rahman Saleh Al Khateeb
[e-mail]
[phone] (office)
[phone] (mobile)
News Source: NASDAQ OMX


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