{
  "id": 11457680,
  "title": "UAE stocks fall as US-Iran deadlock weighs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/uae-stocks-fall-as-us-iran-deadlock-weighs",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:52:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442362/uae-stocks-fall-as-us-iran-deadlock-weighs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates stock markets experienced declines on Friday, as a deadlock in US-Iran negotiations dampened investor sentiment and impacted energy markets. Dubai's key index saw a fourth consecutive day of falls, closing 0.5% lower, with the majority of individual stocks also showing negative performance. Emirates NBD, the largest lender in Dubai, experienced a 1.9% drop, while road-toll operator Salik fell by 2.7%. In Abu Dhabi, the index dropped 0.3% for a seventh consecutive session, dragged down by basic materials and consumer discretionary shares. Among the notable decliners in Abu Dhabi were Alpha Dhabi Holding, which fell 1.1%, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, which decreased by 1.3%. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding geopolitical tensions and stalled US-Iran talks, as well as potential US military buildup reported by the Wall Street Journal, contributed to the market's cautious approach. These developments preceded reports that the US was deploying a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, amid President Donald Trump's consideration of resuming strikes on Iran following the November midterm elections. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated on Thursday that Tehran would not avoid dialogue with Washington, despite considering the US response to its latest proposal to revive the stalled Gulf ceasefire. Over the week, the Abu Dhabi index experienced a 2.2% loss, while Dubai's index fell by 1.3%, according to LSEG data. The Abu Dhabi index closed at 9,973 points, while Dubai's index settled at 5,901 points.",
  "summary": "United Arab Emirates stock markets closed lower on Friday as a stalemate in US-Iran negotiations dampened risk appetite and unsettled energy markets. Dubai’s benchmark index fell for a fourth straight session, closing 0.5% lower, with nearly all constituents in negative territory. Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest lender, fell 1.9%, while road-toll operator Salik dropped 2.7%. In Abu Dhabi, the index…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}