CFI Financial Group has introduced trading in more than 40 equities listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), expanding its product offering in the UAE and providing users with direct access to local stocks.

Direct Access to Dubai Equities

In Monday's announcement, the broker said the integration allows users to trade shares of UAE-listed firms across sectors such as banking, real estate, telecom, logistics, and utilities. Clients can access these securities through CFI’s platform using a setup designed to connect directly to the exchange.

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The rollout is supported by BHM Capital Financial Services P.S.C., which provides Direct Market Access (DMA). This structure enables orders to be routed directly to the DFM while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

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CFI stated that the addition of DFM-listed equities aims to improve market accessibility and broaden participation by offering investors a simpler way to access local opportunities.

Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, said the launch represents a key step for the company’s regional expansion. “This is more than just a product launch, it's a signature moment for investors in the UAE,” he told Zawya. “Through CFI, we are delivering on our promise of accessibility, transparency, and market innovation.”

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The move comes as the UAE continues to position itself as a regional financial hub, with firms increasing their focus on technology-driven access to local and regional markets. Several other regulated brokers already offer access to DFM-listed equities alongside CFI.

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Interactive Brokers also provides direct trading access to the Dubai Financial Market for eligible clients, positioning DFM alongside its broader global exchange coverage.

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Notably, brokers and exchanges in the UAE have introduced additional digital channels and trading products around domestic blue-chip names to serve growing interest from retail and professional investors. CFI’s integration of DFM-listed stocks sits within a broader market shift rather than a standalone move.

For instance, Daman Markets enabled CFD trading on shares such as Emaar, ADNOC, Emirates NBD and Salik, describing the launch as a response to rising demand for exposure to the UAE economy through listed companies. Swissquote’s has also connected to Dubai Financial Market securities via a direct market link.

Against this backdrop, CFI’s decision to offer trading in more than 40 DFM-listed stocks via a regulated connection reflects an ongoing trend in which brokers expand UAE coverage and exchanges seek deeper liquidity through additional online channels.