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The Dubai International Financial Centre Has Increased Its Stake In Euronext To 3.48%

Date 21/05/2006

"The investment in Euronext is consistent with our belief that it is in the best interests of all stakeholders that Euronext's management be able to maintain flexibility with regards to its future strategic options. Our increased investment in Euronext is also consistent with our focus and long term strategic aim of developing the Dubai International Financial Centre to complement those centres in Europe, USA and the Asia Pacific region."

Charles Skeeles, DIFC spokesperson.