Qatari stocks slide as Iran retaliates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets shut for two days
Published on March 2, 2026.
The UAE has suspended trading for two days due to Iran's retaliatory missile and drone strikes, an indication of increasing economic disruption across the region. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market will remain closed on March 2 and 3.05. Meanwhile, Qatar's stock market fell by 3.3%, with all its constituents slipping. The biggest lender by assets, Qatar National Bank (QND), fell 3.7%, and Qatar Islamic Bank (ISAF) fell by 5.2%.
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