Retail investors in the UAE showed a strong preference for technology and AI-linked stocks in 2025, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) experiencing the largest increase in UAE-based holders on the eToro platform. Strategy Inc. saw a 246% year-on-year rise in holders, reflecting continued interest in the bitcoin treasury company. Other notable gainers included Adobe (+91%) and Broadcom (+66%), driven by enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure and AI tools. The semiconductor sector remained a key focus, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and NVIDIA recording significant growth in holders. Locally, Salik Company PJSC also saw a 60% increase, highlighting investor interest in stable, cash-generative infrastructure assets. Despite some volatility, the most widely held stocks among UAE investors, such as NVIDIA, Tesla, and Amazon, maintained their positions, underscoring the enduring appeal of US mega-cap technology stocks.