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Nasdaq Dubai to Remain Temporarily Closed Until March 3, 2026

The DFSA has said that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff | Mar 02, 2026

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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, the international financial exchange in the Middle East, effective March 2, 2026 (Monday) and March 3, 2026 (Tuesday).

Nasdaq Dubai provides a platform for regional and global investors to trade equities, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds.

The DFSA has said that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region, and remains in regular contact with local authorities and relevant advisories for further action.

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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, the international financial exchange in the Middle East, effective March 2, 2026 (Monday) and March 3, 2026 (Tuesday).

Nasdaq Dubai provides a platform for regional and global investors to trade equities, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds.

The DFSA has said that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region, and remains in regular contact with local authorities and relevant advisories for further action.

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