Overview
- The Capital Market Authority ordered ADX and DFM to close on March 2–3, citing its supervisory powers and continuous monitoring of the security situation.
- UAE authorities reported three deaths and dozens injured from the weekend missile and drone attacks that prompted the trading halt.
- The regulator advised investors to rely on CMA, ADX and DFM channels for reopening updates and said further measures could follow if conditions deteriorate.
- The suspension, unusual outside scheduled holidays, covers exchanges with about $1.1 trillion in combined market value, and Nasdaq Dubai trading was also paused.
- Regional markets reflected heightened risk as Qatar and Kuwait shares fell on Monday, with airspace restrictions and other risk indicators weighing on Gulf activity.