TITLE: Dubai Financial Services Authority Announces Temporary Closure of Nasdaq Dubai
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On March 2, 2026, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai for Monday, March 2, 2026 and Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange operating within the DIFC, providing a trading platform for regional and global investors to trade equities, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds. The temporary closure affects all trading activities on the exchange during the specified dates. The DFSA stated it continues to closely monitor regional developments and maintains regular contact with local authorities and relevant advisories regarding the situation necessitating the closure.
Market participants and investors should note the two-day closure period and plan their trading activities accordingly. The DFSA will provide further updates as the situation develops.
**Reference:**
Dubai Financial Services Authority. "Temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026." March 2, 2026. Available at: https://www.dfsa.ae/