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Dubai Stocks Fall Into Bear Market as Iran War Enters Third Week

Bloomberg Markets
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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Original Report

Dubai stocks slid into bear-market territory as the crisis in the Middle East caused chaos in the energy, shipping, real estate and tourism industries.

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