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CME Group Opens Dubai Hub to Tap Middle East Trading Demand

  • The derivatives giant launches DIFC office as regional volumes climb 16%.
  • The Exchange operator names veteran Sharif Jaghman to lead Middle East and Africa operations.
Wednesday, 15/10/2025 | 06:56 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Hub for CFD Brokers in Dubai Sees Increased Activity in H1 2025

  • DIFC hosts over 70 brokers, including Interactive Brokers’ newly established regional office.
  • It added over 1,000 companies in the first half this year; FinTech firms rose 28%.
Monday, 28/07/2025 | 17:07 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Institutional FX

TP ICAP Triples Dubai Footprint in Middle East Trading Push

  • The company has extended the current Dubai office space to a new DIFC location, strengthening its MENA presence.
  • The expansion follows strong Q3 performance and aims to serve regional clients with better comprehensive market solutions.
Monday, 02/12/2024 | 09:58 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

United Fintech Opens DIFC Office, Targets UAE's Financial Sector

  • Rasmus Bagger, the company's CCO, will be responsible for local operations.
  • The move comes when Dubai and the UAE are rapidly developing as a fintech hub.
Monday, 13/05/2024 | 06:48 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX

STP Boosts Offering with DFSA-Approved Prime Brokerage Services

  • STP receives DFSA approval to provide prime brokerage services.
  • The move aims to cater to the needs of increasing HNWIs, and institutional investors.
Monday, 05/06/2023 | 09:56 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

DFSA Wants to Better Protect Clients Assets, Publishes New Strategy

  • The new strategy consists of four pillars: Delivery, Engagement, Innovation and Sustainability.
  • Dubai aims to become the world capital of finance.
Monday, 16/01/2023 | 10:43 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

DFSA Publishes List of "Recognised Crypto Tokens" as Changes Take Effect

  • As of Nov 1, only recognized crypto tokens can be transacted within or from the (DIFC)
  • The preliminary list of 'recognized tokens' consists of BTC, ETH, and LTC
Tuesday, 01/11/2022 | 10:45 GMT by Damian Chmiel
News

Ripple Selects Dubai for Regional Headquarters

  • The recent announcement comes after Ripple’s management spoke about moving away from San Francisco.
Monday, 09/11/2020 | 07:15 GMT by Bilal Jafar
News

Dubai's New Blockchain KYC Platform to Open Door for Global Enterprise

  • The DIFC and Mashreq Bank have launched the platform as part of a greater blockchain initiative in the UAE.
Monday, 02/03/2020 | 07:11 GMT by Rachel McIntosh
Technology

Exclusive: Tradesocio Opens Dubai Office, Plans One in London

  • The company is going to set up a business development operation in London before the end of the year
Wednesday, 10/07/2019 | 14:43 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
News

Dubai’s DIFC and DIEDC Sign MoU to Bring Fintech and Islamic Finance Together

  • Dubai has long sought to position itself as a hub for both fintech and Islamic finance.
Friday, 14/07/2017 | 21:05 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader
Regulation

HSBC Moves Middle East Head Office from Jersey to Dubai

  • HSBC Middle East completed its transfer to Dubai which will attract assets ‎valued at more than $40 billion to DIFC.
Thursday, 30/06/2016 | 22:10 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader