The UAE has shut its Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets for two days, March 2-3, 2026, due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict fallout. This unprecedented move follows Iranian retaliatory strikes, disrupting regional business and investor confidence. Other Gulf markets saw sharp declines, with oil prices surging amid fears of supply disruptions.
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UAE stock markets close, trading halted by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market for two days amid Iran–US–Israel war fallout
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