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UAE orders temporary shutdown of Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock exchanges following Iran strikes
Change
The UAE Capital Markets Authority ordered the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market closed on March 2 and March 3, 2026.
Why Now
In a statement, the UAE Capital Markets Authority said the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market would remain shut on March 2 and March 3. The closure was issued as an order by the UAE authorities in response to regional security developments described as Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes. The Authority said it will continue monitoring developments and assessing the situation on an ongoing basis. It also stated it would take further measures as necessary.
Impact
- • Trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is halted for March 2–3, 2026.
- • Trading on the Dubai Financial Market is halted for March 2–3, 2026.
- • Market operations are subject to additional measures by the UAE Capital Markets Authority per its ongoing assessment.
Who Recalculates
- • Listed issuers on UAE exchanges
- • Equity investors and broker-dealers active on UAE exchanges
- • Market operators/exchange administrators
Source
Topics
World & Politics Conflicts Law & Public Safety Regulatory Actions Finance & Banking Capital Markets