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Dubai Stock Market Plunges After Trading Resumption

Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock indices plummeted on the first trading day after a break. Selling pressure was driven by regional instability, but companies reported continued operations.


Dubai Stock Market Plunges After Trading Resumption

In Dubai, heavyweight stocks declined, with Emaar Properties falling 4.94% to 15.4 dirhams, Emaar Development dropping 4.9% to 18.4 dirhams, and Emirates NBD Bank decreasing 5% to 31.35 dirhams. Dubai Islamic Bank also fell by 4%. Consequently, the Dubai Financial Market Index dropped 4.7% to 6197.19 points, while the Abu Dhabi market index decreased 1.9% to 10251.58 points. The Abu Dhabi and Dubai financial markets announced the implementation of a minimum price fluctuation threshold of 5%. On Wednesday, the first trading session after the market's resumption, UAE stock indices saw sharp declines. Selling pressure was a result of the current regional conditions affecting investor sentiment. However, listed companies confirmed that their operational activities continue without any material impact.

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