Nasdaq Dubai reopens for trading effective tomorrow

The DFSA had on Monday announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on March 2 and 3

  • PUBLISHED: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 8:23 PM UPDATED: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 11:27 PM

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10am GST.

Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform for regional and global investors to trade equities, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds.

The DFSA had on Monday announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Monday, March 2, 2026, and Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

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The DFSA continues to closely monitor developments in the region, and remains in regular contact with local authorities and relevant advisories.