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Capital.com’s UAE Traders Post Record $469 Billion in Volume, Doubling Germany’s
2025-01-29T12:50:25.572+02:00
Clients from the Gulf region also dominated, with 19.5 million trades on the broker's platform in 2024.
Germany leads in risk management, while Switzerland achieves the highest profits.
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Equiti Expands MENA Access With Stock CFD Launch
2025-01-27T11:26:49.791+02:00
The broker launches new offerings, including companies listed on DFM and ADX exchanges.
MENA has become one of the world's fastest-growing economic regions, offering traders new diversifying opportunities.
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Sky Links Capital Gets UAE License in Middle East Trading Push
2025-01-21T09:38:39.887+02:00
The brokerage was founded half a year ago by the former BDSwiss CEO for the MENA region, Daniel Takieddine.
The Category 5 SCA license allows the firm to provide arrangement and advisory services in UAE markets.
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Plus500's 2024 Revenue Exceeds “Market Expectations”: Gains New UAE License
2025-01-13T10:09:16.615+02:00
The broker generated $182.5 million in Q4 2024, compared to $189.6 million in Q4 2023 and $187.3 million in Q3 2024.
However, its performance in 2024 remained “ahead of market expectations.”
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Retail FX
Best Brokers in UAE
2025-01-02T13:31:08.372+02:00
Every investor is different and prioritizes different elements of any brokerage offering.
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XTB Gains Indonesian and UAE Regulatory Approval for Operations
2024-12-30T11:09:49.853+02:00
The company secures licenses in two new markets, demonstrating a major expansion into Asia and the Middle East.
It plans to launch operations in Indonesia by 2025 while strengthening its presence in the UAE with enhanced services.
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eToro and Centroid Continue Middle East Expansion with Local Products
2024-12-09T10:00:00.000+02:00
eToro signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange to offer stocks listed on the exchange.
Centroid integrated Aljazira Capital to provide its clients with connectivity to the Saudi financial markets.
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Capital.com Becomes “First Fintech” to Collaborate with Amazon in the UAE
2024-11-27T14:28:21.147+02:00
Over 500,000 Amazon customers in Dubai will receive Capital.com boxes with a chance to win AED 1 million.
The firm launches a Q4 marketing campaign, featuring a partnership with Amazon and Emirates advertising.
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Crypto Banking in the UAE: The Path to Licensing and Compliance
2024-11-26T09:54:03.247+02:00
Companies must meet several financial and operational criteria, such as minimum capital requirements and maintaining liquid assets.
The licensing process can take between 4 to 12 months and involves significant costs.
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AUS Global Solidifies Middle East Presence: Gains New UAE Licence
2024-10-28T09:59:53.934+02:00
The broker gained the licence from the country’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
It also added Tawfiq Mashaqi as the Sales Director to its local team.
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CryptoCurrency
UAE Approves Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin
2024-10-14T22:42:55.114+02:00
AE Coin issuer plans to integrate the currency with e-commerce platforms, mobile wallets, and financial institutions.
The token enables users to participate in DeFi activities like lending and borrowing without intermediaries.
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CryptoCurrency
MultiBank Sets Up in UAE with MEX Digital’s VARA License for Crypto Assets
2024-10-11T18:42:10.792+02:00
The firm reports net assets exceeding $583 million and daily trading volumes of $15.6 billion.
It serves over one million traders in 90 countries and operates under 15 global licenses.
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OKX Launches Fully Licensed Platform for Retail and Institutional Investors in UAE
2024-10-11T12:17:39.206+02:00
UAE residents can use OKX for spot and express trading, qualified traders can access derivatives.
The firm has recently obtained an MPI license in Singapore to offer cross-border transfer services.
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Century Financial Opens Abu Dhabi Office in UAE Expansion Push
2024-10-10T09:25:52.898+02:00
The move aims to enhance client services and product offerings, including ADX stock CFDs and AI-enabled trading features.
The UAE is experiencing growth in retail trading, bucking the global trend of declining trader numbers
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UAE Updates Crypto Laws, Exempts Transactions from Value-Added Tax
2024-10-07T15:36:11.306+02:00
The exemption covers the exchange and transfer of ownership of digital assets.
The changes apply retrospectively to transactions dating back to January 1, 2018.
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FinTech
UAE Outshines Germany and Hong Kong as Top Tech Destination, Survey Shows
2024-09-18T15:34:01.161+02:00
Nearly 45% of tech experts surveyed by Capital.com are willing to relocate to the UAE.
Government support and a favorable business environment are critical factors enhancing the region's attractiveness.
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FinTech
Revolut Targets Gulf: Hiring Finance and Legal Experts for Dubai Office
2024-09-13T18:30:20.059+02:00
The company has recently expanded into the UAE and is eyeing Saudi Arabia.
The firm opened an office in the UAE in 2022 and employs 140 staff.
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Payments
Mastercard Partners with NymCard for Remittance Reach to 47 Countries
2024-09-11T13:23:32.740+02:00
The collaboration expands NymCard's BaaS capabilities and access to Mastercard’s payout network.
The report shows 48% of UAE residents plan to send more cross-border payments.
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Standard Chartered Sets Up Digital Asset Custody Services in UAE
2024-09-10T13:09:22.495+02:00
The bank starts the services in the UAE, with Brevan Howard Digital as the inaugural client.
It expands into the UAE's crypto sector, supporting firms like Zodia Markets and Zodia Custody.
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Retail FX
Prop Trading in the UAE: A Side-by-Side Review of How High Profit Splits Attract Traders
2024-06-30T10:58:14.864+02:00
Finance Magnates examined AquaFunded, Blue Guardian, City Traders Imperium, and FundedNext.
All four come from the UAE, currently prop firms' third most popular destination.
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Payments
Canadian Fintech Nuvei Gains Ground in UAE's $10 Billion eCommerce Market
2024-06-25T12:49:52.977+02:00
Nuvei receives preliminary approval for a payment services license in the Middle East.
The move allows the company to offer payment technologies in the UAE eCommerce market.
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Analysis
Word-of-Mouth Drives Client Acquisition in UAE's FX/CFD Trading Market
2024-06-21T10:09:07.209+02:00
42% of respondents opened a leveraged account following recommendations from their relatives.
The crypto market has also significantly encouraged many to try CFD trading.
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Institutional FX
Standard Chartered Partners with Clearstream to Support UAE Domiciled Funds
2024-05-14T19:01:42.322+02:00
This collaboration aims to enhance fund processing and execution.
According to the two entities, the partnership gives retail clients broader access to investments.
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FinTech
United Fintech Opens DIFC Office, Targets UAE's Financial Sector
2024-05-13T08:48:41.578+02:00
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.
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Retail FX
Capital.com Opens New Regional Headquarters in UAE after Obtaining Local License
2024-04-03T09:09:56.575+02:00
The trading platform establishes its regional HQ in UAE under the NextGenFDI initiative.
It will serve as Capital.com's base for expansion across the MENA region and Asia.
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