Abu Dhabi, May 27th,2006 (WAM) -- Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi,Minister of Economy the Chairperson of the Board of Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (ESCA), has approvedapplications of four companies for registration on the stock exchange.

The applications were submitted by United Kaipara Dairies,Arab Orient Insurance, Dubai Development and Gulf Mineral Water.

Currently there are 103 companies from different sectors listed on the financial markets including 15 foreign companies.