DFM sees gains at open

Dubai-Mubasher: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) witnessed an upward trend in Monday's early trades, backed by a rise in blue chips led by Arabtec Holding and Emaat Properties.

The DFMGI levelled up 0.28% or 10.5 points to reach 3,288.47 points by 10:30am UAE time.

The banks sector advanced 0.54% as Emirates NBD gained 1.28%.

The real estate sector added 0.41% after Arabtec and Emaar grew 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively.

On the flipside, the consumer staples sector fell 0.74% due to a decline in Dubai Parks and Resorts by 0.7%.

The market saw trading of 69 million shares through 871 transactions, with turnover of AED 62.78 million.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 28-Mar-2016 06:39 (GMT)