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you are currently viewing::Dubai's main share index declined 2%March 17, 2026-Most Gulf stock markets fell in early trading on Monday, led by losses in Dubai as the Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment and spurred risk aversion across the region. Over the weekend, Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island 0which accounts for roughly 90% of the country's oil exports-after earlier attacks on military targets prompted a defiant response from Tehran and raised the prospect of further retaliation. Source: zawya.com |
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf bourses rise; UAE shares extend losses as Middle East conflict widens
March 5, 2026--Both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi exchanges said they will temporarily set a 5% lower price limit on securities
Most Gulf stock markets rose in early trading on Thursday, but UAE equities fell again, extending the prior session's losses after exchanges reopened on Wednesday following a two-day suspension prompted by Iran's weekend missile-and-drone barrage on the Emirates.
UAE markets slide but Saudi stocks extend recovery
March 4, 2026--DFM and ADX reopen after 2 days
Both imposed -5% temporary limit
Tadawul All-Shares up 1.6% in morning
UAE equity markets tumbled on Wednesday as trading resumed for the first session since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, sparking a broader Middle East conflict.
UAE non-oil business activity expands to 12-month high in February
March 4, 2026--PMI points to growth in sectors such as construction, real estate, logistics and technology
The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at the fastest pace in a year in February as business activity strengthened, according to new survey data released on Wednesday.
