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UAE Stock Markets to Close for Two Days on Iran Strikes Fallout

Sherif Tarek
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The UAE’s two primary stock exchanges—the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market—will close for two days starting March 2, 2026, due to escalating regional tensions. The shutdown follows Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US-Israeli airstrikes, which directly impacted the UAE, prompting fears of market instability and potential economic fallout. The UAE Capital Market Authority announced the closure via email, citing the need to prevent a market meltdown amid heightened geopolitical risks and physical disruptions. Authorities will continuously assess the situation, with potential for extended measures depending on regional developments and security conditions. This marks the first unscheduled closure of UAE markets since 2020, signaling the severity of the crisis and its immediate impact on Gulf financial systems.
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MarketsGiftExpandThe Abu Dhabi stock exchange in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Photographer: Vidhyaa Chandramohan/BloombergGiftGift this articleAdd us on GoogleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowGiftBy Sherif TarekMarch 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM UTCBookmarkSaveTranslateThe United Arab Emirates said its two key markets will close for the first two days of the week, avoiding a possible meltdown after the Gulf country was repeatedly hit as Iran retaliated against US-Israeli airstrikes.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. “The Authority will continue to monitor developments in the region and assess the situation on an ongoing basis, taking any further measures as necessary,” it added.

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