Waha Capital has been included in the newly launched FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, the region’s first equity benchmark dedicated to income-focused strategies, the company said in a statement.
Introduced in December 2025 by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in collaboration with FTSE Russell, the index consists of 17 companies that together represented more than 70 per cent of the total cash dividends distributed by ADX-listed firms in 2025.
The FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index aims to highlight companies with robust and consistent dividend-paying capabilities, providing a clear and transparent reference point for institutional and income-oriented investors.
Commenting on the inclusion, Waha Capital Managing Director Mohamed Hussain Al Nowais said the development underscores the strength, resilience and sustainability of the company’s earnings profile. He noted that its capacity to deliver attractive dividends over time is supported by a diversified business model and disciplined capital allocation approach.
Al Nowais added that as Abu Dhabi’s capital markets continue to draw increasing global investor attention, Waha Capital remains committed to generating long-term value while maintaining dependable and recurring income for shareholders.
The company has built a strong and consistent dividend track record, underpinned by solid cash generation across its diversified investment platform.
During 2024, Waha Capital announced a cash dividend of 10 fils per share based on its net profit for the year.
The index itself covers a broad mix of sectors, including financial services, energy, industrials, consumer segments and basic materials, reinforcing its position as a representative measure of Abu Dhabi’s growing and increasingly globalised equity market. It also applies the FTSE Target Diversification methodology, which seeks to balance quality and concentration while delivering stable income characteristics.
Waha Capital’s inclusion follows a period of strong performance in 2025, during which the company reported a 22 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders, reaching AED 343 million for the first nine months of the year.
