India, March 2 -- Trading on the UAE's two main exchanges, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has been suspended for two days amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Authorities confirmed the closures will be in effect on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

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Announcing the decision late Sunday, the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) said the move was taken under its regulatory mandate.

"In implementation of its supervisory and regulatory role over the UAE capital markets, and pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations, the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) announc...