🚨 Breaking Market News
• Middle East stock markets are NOT open today.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shut its major stock exchanges as a direct result of escalating regional conflict after Iranian missile and drone strikes. Trading will remain closed on March 2 and March 3, 2026 as authorities assess the situation and risks. (Reuters)
Details:
• Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) & Dubai Financial Market (DFM) have halted trading for two days. (Reuters)
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market are officially closed on March 2–3, 2026 due to regional tensions.
🗓 Expected reopening: March 4, 2026
⚠️ But only if authorities confirm it’s safe.
No extension has been officially announced yet — markets are being monitored.
• This suspension keeps billions in listed assets temporarily frozen while uncertainty continues. (Business Recorder)
• Other Gulf markets that stayed open saw heavy selling and sharp drops. (Profit by Pakistan Today)
• Kuwait’s exchange also suspended trading due to rising geopolitical risk. (gulfnews.com)
Kuwait Stock Exchange – Trading suspended until further notice.
• Saudi Arabia (Tadawul) – Opened but saw sharp drops due to regional tensions.
• Oman & Egypt – Markets opened with heavy selling pressure.
• Qatar & Bahrain – Limited trading or partial closures reported.
📌 Overall: Some exchanges are fully closed, others open but volatile.
This is a major move — not a regular holiday — reflecting serious disruption in regional financial markets. (Reuters)
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