Israel conflict; flights suspended, markets halted, and major attractions closed as explosions and drone debris trigger citywide emergency alerts.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai stock exchanges shut on March 2-3 as tensions escalate across the Middle East region
The Capital Market Authority said the decision was taken in line with its regulatory and supervisory mandate and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations …
Iran-US War Impact: UAE Closes Major Stock Markets for Next Two Days
UAE shuts Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets for two days amid escalating Iran-US conflict, raising concerns over Gulf financial stability and regional economic disruption.
Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?
Authorities have shut main exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid ongoing fallout of US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
UAE strikes force banks, hedge funds into contingency mode
Missile, drone attacks hit Dubai and Abu DhabiBanks and hedge funds activate contingency plansUAE’s safe-haven image faces first real test Sign up fo …
UAE capital markets to close March 2–3: DFSA confirms Nasdaq Dubai shutdown as ADX, DFM halt trading
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the temporary closure of …
UAE lender ADCB hit by technical glitch affecting users
The outage at the UAE lender comes as Amazon Cloud’s unit AWS’ data centers in Bahrain and the UAE faced power and connectivity issues …
Temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform for regional and global investors to trade equities …
Nasdaq Dubai to be closed for 2 days due to ongoing military conflict in region
In 2025, Nasdaq Dubai attracted a record number of Sukuk listings, supported by sustained issuance activity from regional and international issuers …
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE shuts Tehran embassy, summons Iran envoy as tensions soar; death toll rises to 3
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Trading on the UAE’s two main exchanges, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has been suspended till Tuesday, March 3. Meanwhile, …
Abu Dhabi, Dubai stock exchanges shut March 2-3 as tensions escalate across the Middle East region
The Capital Market Authority said the decision was taken in line with its regulatory and supervisory mandate and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets closed for two days as Iran continues to attack
Market shutdowns outside pre-scheduled holidays are highly unusual in the UAE. Typically, trading is suspended only during periods of national mourning.
Hedge Funds, Banks Activate Contingency Plans Amid Iran Attacks on UAE
Hedge funds and banks in the UAE activated contingency plans after Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
UAE Capital Market Authority Orders Exchange Closures as Missile Strikes Threaten Gulf Financial Stability
UAE markets close for two days after 165 ballistic missiles hit the country, raising fears over Gulf financial stability and investor confidence.
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets shut until Tuesday; 3 killed in UAE
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Trading on the UAE’s two main exchanges, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has been suspended till Tuesday, March 3. Meanwhile, …
UAE Suspends Stock Trading Amid Iran Strikes
UAE shuts ADX and DFM exchanges March 2–3 after Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, threatening oil above $100 and global supply chains.
UAE Stock Markets to Close for Two Days Amid Iran Strikes
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market will be closed on March 2 and March 3, the UAE Capital Market Authority said in an emailed statement. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have faced hundreds …