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Interactive Brokers Opens Access to UAE Stocks, Expanding Global Trading Options

Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 16:03 GMT by Jared Kirui
  • The company supports trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market.
  • IB's expansion follows its recent opening of the Interactive Brokers’ office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
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Interactive Brokers opened access to United Arab Emirates equities, extending its global exchange network to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The move positions the broker at the crossroads of international finance and regional growth, connecting investors to one of the most dynamic economies in the Middle East.

New Avenues for Global and Local Investors

Interactive Brokers, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker IBKR, now supports trading on both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

The integration allows traders and institutions to buy and sell UAE-listed securities alongside assets from over 160 markets on the same platform.

Global investors can fund their accounts in 28 currencies – including the UAE dirham (AED) – and convert funds at competitive FX rates. The addition of AED funding simplifies access for regional clients while supporting cross-border portfolio diversification.

The announcement builds on Interactive Brokers’ recent expansion in the Middle East following the opening of its Dubai International Financial Centre office. The company’s approach underscores a growing commitment to the region as institutional and retail participation deepens across the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Current clients can begin trading UAE equities using their existing accounts, while new users can register to access more than 160 exchanges globally from a single platform.

Strengthening Presence in the Middle East

Last year, Interactive Brokers opened a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre, aiming to expand access to global markets for traders and investors in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council region.

The move comes as demand for advanced financial services continues to rise across the Middle East. From its DIFC base, Interactive Brokers plans to serve a diverse client base that includes active traders, high-net-worth individuals, hedge funds, and family offices.

And more recently, the group recorded 4.27 million Daily Average Revenue Trades for October metrics, representing a 29% increase compared with the same month last year, but 4% lower than in October.

Alongside trading activity, Interactive Brokers expanded its market access in November by adding the Taipei Exchange to its platform, giving global investors direct access to Taiwan’s small and medium-sized enterprises.

Interactive Brokers opened access to United Arab Emirates equities, extending its global exchange network to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The move positions the broker at the crossroads of international finance and regional growth, connecting investors to one of the most dynamic economies in the Middle East.

New Avenues for Global and Local Investors

Interactive Brokers, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker IBKR, now supports trading on both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

The integration allows traders and institutions to buy and sell UAE-listed securities alongside assets from over 160 markets on the same platform.

Global investors can fund their accounts in 28 currencies – including the UAE dirham (AED) – and convert funds at competitive FX rates. The addition of AED funding simplifies access for regional clients while supporting cross-border portfolio diversification.

The announcement builds on Interactive Brokers’ recent expansion in the Middle East following the opening of its Dubai International Financial Centre office. The company’s approach underscores a growing commitment to the region as institutional and retail participation deepens across the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Current clients can begin trading UAE equities using their existing accounts, while new users can register to access more than 160 exchanges globally from a single platform.

Strengthening Presence in the Middle East

Last year, Interactive Brokers opened a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre, aiming to expand access to global markets for traders and investors in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council region.

The move comes as demand for advanced financial services continues to rise across the Middle East. From its DIFC base, Interactive Brokers plans to serve a diverse client base that includes active traders, high-net-worth individuals, hedge funds, and family offices.

And more recently, the group recorded 4.27 million Daily Average Revenue Trades for October metrics, representing a 29% increase compared with the same month last year, but 4% lower than in October.

Alongside trading activity, Interactive Brokers expanded its market access in November by adding the Taipei Exchange to its platform, giving global investors direct access to Taiwan’s small and medium-sized enterprises.

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