UAE capital markets to remain closed until further notice

Sunday, 1 March 2026 22:12

By Natasha Thomas

The UAE Capital Market Authority has announced that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will be closed from Monday, 2 March 2026, until further notice.

The Authority has confirmed 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 parties concerned have been advised to follow official UAE Capital Market Authority, ADX and DFM channels for further updates.

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