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 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, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds.
The DFSA continues to closely monitor developments in the region, and remains in regular contact with local authorities and relevant advisories.
Source: Nasdaq Dubai
Dubai Financial Market: Market Closure Effective Monday, 2 March 2026 And Tuesday 3, Mach 2026
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) refers to the announcement issued by the UAE Capital Markets Authority regarding the closure of the UAE capital markets.
DFM confirms that trading on the Dubai Financial Market will be suspended effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and on Tuesday 3 March 2026, in line with the Authority’s decision.
Market participants are advised to follow official announcements issued by the UAE Capital Markets Authority and Dubai Financial Market for further updates.
Source: DFM
UAE Capital Market Authority: Market Closure Effective Monday, 2 March And Tuesday, 3 March 2026
In implementation of its supervisory and regulatory role over the UAE capital markets, and pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations, the UAE Capital Market Authority announces that the UAE capital markets, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will be closed effective Monday, 2 March and 3 March 2026.
The Authority confirms that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region and assess the situation on an ongoing basis, taking any further measures as necessary.
All concerned parties are advised to follow official UAE Capital Market Authority, ADX and DFM channels for further updates.
Source: UAE Capital Market Authority
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