UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority Declares Thursday, May 05, Holiday For Financial Markets To Mark Al Israa Wal Miraj

Pursuant to statement no. (12) of 2016 issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) on Al Israa wal Miraj holiday for UAE ministries and federal bodies, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) declares Thursday, May 05, a public holiday for financial markets, after having conferred with the management of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Trading will resume Sunday, May 08. The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), however, will decide when to close and open, according to public interest requirements.