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Mid East Info
16-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Capital.com accelerates regional growth, with MENA clients accounting for more than half of trades global trading volumes in Q1 2025
The value of customer trading reached $656 billion, an 11% increase when compared to Q1 2024 Staff numbers surpassed 1,000, as the company grows its strength across tech and engineering teams UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MAY, 2025 — the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has released new statistics showcasing its rapid growth as well as its regional and global expansion from its UAE headquarters. The group opened a regional headquarters in Dubai in April 2024 under the UAE's NextGen FDI scheme, which aims to attract the world's best minds and companies. Thanks to the MENA securities trading subsidiary, the Middle East contributed more than half of trading volume by global clients, making up 53% compared with Europe's 24% share. The platform reported strong trading activity in the first quarter of 2025, amid global market volatility and increased customer demand. For the period 1 Jan 2025 to 31 March 2025, the platform reported $656 billion in client trading volumes. This is 11% higher than the previous quarter. Over the same period, the number of users who opened a new account on reached over 800,000. The platform's solid quarterly performance follows a record-breaking 2024, during which client trading volumes exceeded $1.7 trillion. As continues to scale, the company has now surpassed 1,000 employees globally, marking a major milestone in its evolution from a fast-growing start-up to a high-growth fintech. Tarik Chebib, CEO, MENA said: 'In Q1, we saw a clear uptick in gold trading across the MENA region, as traders turned to the precious metal as a safe haven amid ongoing market volatility. It's a strong signal of how actively engaged and responsive this community is to global risk trends.' In the first quarter of 2025, the most actively traded markets on the platform were major stock market indices, notably the Nasdaq 100 Index. This was followed by commodity markets, primarily gold. 'Interest in these markets were fuelled by increased market attention surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, and sentiment regarding potential Trump administration policies. Meanwhile, ongoing inflation worries and geopolitical instability sustained the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset,' explained Mr Chebib. Clients from the Middle East were the most active traders in Q1 2025 and accounted for the highest volume of trades over the period (53%), followed by traders from Europe (24%), affirming growing presence in these markets. Building on this momentum, is actively expanding its product and engineering teams to support the development of new trading and investment products. The company is currently hiring across its global offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. In late 2024, announced plans to onboard 200 additional tech and engineering professionals. 'Great products are built by great people. As we increase our presence across the MENA region, we will continue to hire top-tier talent to ensure we remain competitive and offer our clients the best products and services,' added Mr Chebib. Ariel Segev, Chief Financial Officer at commented: 'With client trading volumes totalling $656 billion in Q1 alone, we're seeing extraordinary momentum across our global business. This growth not only reflects the strength of our platform but also our commitment to give clients access to a broader range of markets and smarter tools. As we grow our team beyond 1,000 people, our focus is on innovation, diversification, and delivering choice for every trader.' Client engagement levels in Q1 were equally robust. The number of trades executed on the platform in Q1 2025 totalled 48 million, reflecting a 23% increase over the previous quarter. Strong client activity in the first quarter of this year coincides with commitment to speed and reliability where trades are executed in as little as 0.024 seconds and 91% of withdrawals are processed within 5 minutes. About is a high-growth fintech company empowering people to participate in financial markets through simple and innovative online trading platforms. Launched in 2016, its intuitive award-winning platform—available on web and app—enables investors to trade thousands of world-renowned markets. To help investors trade with confidence, the platform is fitted with robust risk management controls, transparent pricing and extensive educational content to support clients in their trading journeys. is one of the fastest-growing trading platforms in the sector with client trading volumes exceeding $1.7 trillion. In 2024, the company was recognised as the fastest growing tech-enabled platform in the Middle East and Cyprus for the third-straight year by Deloitte Technology's Fast 50 programme.
Zawya
16-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Capital.com accelerates regional growth, with MENA clients accounting for more than half of trades global trading volumes in Q1 2025
Staff numbers surpassed 1,000, as the company grows its strength across tech and engineering teams UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has released new statistics showcasing its rapid growth as well as its regional and global expansion from its UAE headquarters. The group opened a regional headquarters in Dubai in April 2024 under the UAE's NextGen FDI scheme, which aims to attract the world's best minds and companies. Thanks to the MENA securities trading subsidiary, the Middle East contributed more than half of trading volume by global clients, making up 53% compared with Europe's 24% share. The platform reported strong trading activity in the first quarter of 2025, amid global market volatility and increased customer demand. For the period 1 Jan 2025 to 31 March 2025, the platform reported $656 billion in client trading volumes. This is 11% higher than the previous quarter. Over the same period, the number of users who opened a new account on reached over 800,000. The platform's solid quarterly performance follows a record-breaking 2024, during which client trading volumes exceeded $1.7 trillion. As continues to scale, the company has now surpassed 1,000 employees globally, marking a major milestone in its evolution from a fast-growing start-up to a high-growth fintech. Tarik Chebib, CEO, MENA said: 'In Q1, we saw a clear uptick in gold trading across the MENA region, as traders turned to the precious metal as a safe haven amid ongoing market volatility. It's a strong signal of how actively engaged and responsive this community is to global risk trends.' In the first quarter of 2025, the most actively traded markets on the platform were major stock market indices, notably the Nasdaq 100 Index. This was followed by commodity markets, primarily gold. 'Interest in these markets were fuelled by increased market attention surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, and sentiment regarding potential Trump administration policies. Meanwhile, ongoing inflation worries and geopolitical instability sustained the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset,' explained Mr Chebib. Clients from the Middle East were the most active traders in Q1 2025 and accounted for the highest volume of trades over the period (53%), followed by traders from Europe (24%), affirming growing presence in these markets. Building on this momentum, is actively expanding its product and engineering teams to support the development of new trading and investment products. The company is currently hiring across its global offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. In late 2024, announced plans to onboard 200 additional tech and engineering professionals. 'Great products are built by great people. As we increase our presence across the MENA region, we will continue to hire top-tier talent to ensure we remain competitive and offer our clients the best products and services,' added Mr Chebib. Ariel Segev, Chief Financial Officer at commented: "With client trading volumes totalling $656 billion in Q1 alone, we're seeing extraordinary momentum across our global business. This growth not only reflects the strength of our platform but also our commitment to give clients access to a broader range of markets and smarter tools. As we grow our team beyond 1,000 people, our focus is on innovation, diversification, and delivering choice for every trader." Client engagement levels in Q1 were equally robust. The number of trades executed on the platform in Q1 2025 totalled 48 million, reflecting a 23% increase over the previous quarter. Strong client activity in the first quarter of this year coincides with commitment to speed and reliability where trades are executed in as little as 0.024 seconds and 91% of withdrawals are processed within 5 minutes.
Arabian Business
14-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Capital.com expands trading services with access to UAE stock markets
a global trading platform and fintech group, has announced that it is now offering its customers access to the primary stock markets in the UAE. The company is one of the first major trading platforms to provide coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). With this move, clients can now trade Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on stocks listed on both the ADX and the DFM, which feature many of the region's most prominent publicly listed companies. boosts UAE presence The decision to broaden its market offerings reflects the growing interest in the UAE's economy. The UAE stock markets have shown strong growth, and in the past two years, they have ranked second globally for initial public offerings (IPOs). 'The continued expansion of is the latest proof-of-concept for our FDI strategy. Not only are they bringing market-leading solutions to the fintech space, they are opening a window into the UAE market for global investors – further supporting our ambitious growth objectives. Our economic vision is built on openness to the world and we look forward to investors contributing to, and participating in, our ongoing success story,' Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade said. entry into the UAE market is an important step for the company as it seeks to deepen its presence in the region. The firm has been licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority since April 2024. Additionally, the company has established its regional headquarters in Dubai, supported by the Ministry of Economy's NextGen FDI programme. The announcement also aligns with strategy of providing better-informed investors through a range of educational tools. In addition to trading services, the company is investing in customer support in Arabic, Hindi, and English. It also offers trading education tools and tailored client engagement initiatives to help clients make informed trading decisions. 'The UAE's stock markets have seen strong, consistent growth and, in the last two years, have offered the second-most IPOs globally. This has drawn increasing interest from investors around the world who are keen to diversify their portfolios and participate in the UAE's remarkable economic success. Financial education is key to empowering traders to make informed decisions. We are committed to delivering high-quality educational resources and in-person training sessions that cater specifically to the needs of our Middle Eastern clients,' Tarik Chebib, CEO of Middle East and North Africa added. trading volumes surpassed $1.7 trillion in 2024, further cementing its position in the global fintech market.
Zawya
14-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Capital.com offers global investors access to UAE stocks
is providing its clients access to Contracts for Difference on equities listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), reinforcing its commitment to diversifying its product offering. The company continues to localise its services in the Middle East, focusing on financial education, regulatory alignment, and fostering market accessibility for traders in the region. Dubai, UAE – the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal United Arab Emirates stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects growing interest in the region's economy, is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), which between them list the region's most prominent publicly listed companies. As a result, clients will now be able to trade Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on stocks listed on both the ADX and the DFM. The announcement marks a significant milestone in commitment to deepening its presence in the United Arab Emirates, where they have been licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority since April 2024. The company, whose trading volumes surpassed US$1.7 trillion in 2024, established its regional headquarters in Dubai with the support of the Ministry of Economy's NextGen FDI programme, and is now investing in customer support in Arabic, Hindi, and English. also provides a range of trading education tools, and tailored client engagement initiatives to help clients make informed trading decisions. His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said the announcement underlined the purpose of the NextGen FDI initiative, which seeks to attract ambitious, technologically sophisticated businesses to the UAE to help accelerate the development of key industries. 'The continued expansion of is the latest proof-of-concept for our FDI strategy. Not only are they bringing market-leading solutions to the fintech space, they are opening a window into the UAE market for global investors – further supporting our ambitious growth objectives. Our economic vision is built on openness to the world and we look forward to investors contributing to, and participating in, our ongoing success story,' HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi said. Middle East and North Africa CEO, Tarik Chebib, said, 'The UAE's stock markets have seen strong, consistent growth and, in the last two years, have offered the second-most IPOs globally. This has drawn increasing interest from investors around the world who are keen to diversify their portfolios and participate in the UAE's remarkable economic success. It was essential for us to provide direct access to these opportunities, and we are thrilled to now enable our clients to trade CFDs on ADX and DFM-listed stocks instantly, seamlessly and securely. As a broker, it positions us nicely into a gateway where they can now trade across a wide range of markets and asset classes, ranging from local stocks, cryptocurrencies and commodities, in addition to global stocks, and leading indices.' The announcement also aligns with desire to create better-informed investors. Broadening the accessibility of asset classes comes alongside a focus on financial literacy, which can support the development of a mature, well-informed trading environment. 'Financial education is key to empowering traders to make informed decisions,' said Mr Chebib. 'We are committed to delivering high-quality educational resources and in-person training sessions that cater specifically to the needs of our Middle Eastern clients. Our mission is to make financial markets more accessible, which means not just offering more products and indices, but enabling our traders to maximise the benefits they can derive from it.' Earlier this year, was awarded the title of 'Best Brokerage Company in the Middle East for 2024' by TradingView, a leading global platform that assesses brokers based on user ratings, less than a year after the company joined the NextGen FDI initiative launched by the Ministry of Economy in July 2022. The award is in recognition of the company's commitment to providing outstanding trading services for users on its platform. About is a high-growth fintech company empowering people to participate in financial markets through simple and innovative online trading platforms. Launched in 2016, its intuitive award-winning platform —available on web and app —enables investors to trade thousands of world-renowned markets. To help investors trade with confidence, the platform is fitted with robust risk management controls, transparent pricing and extensive educational content to support clients in their trading journeys. is one of the fastest-growing trading platforms in the sector with client trading volumes exceeding $1.7 trillion. In 2024, the company was recognised as the fastest growing tech-enabled platform in the Middle East and Cyprus for the third-straight year by Deloitte Technology's Fast 50 programme. has a global network with offices located in leading business and financial centres including London, Dubai, Warsaw, Nassau, Sofia, Limassol, and Melbourne. Capital Com (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited is Authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), under licence number 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL Number 513393. Capital Com Online Investments Ltd is a Company registered in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and authorised to carry out Securities Business by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas with licence number SIA-F245. Capital Com Mena Securities Trading LLC is authorised and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), under license number 20200000176. To find out more, please visit: This press release is for media use only. It's not intended for individual investors and doesn't include personal advice or recommendations. DISCLAIMER CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Depending on the company, between 63% - 83.51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with Group. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Crypto CFDs are not available to Retail clients registered with Capital Com (UK) Ltd. Spread bets are available only to UK clients. The value of shares and ETFs bought through a share dealing account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Capital Com (UK) Limited ('CCUK') is registered in England and Wales with company registration number 10506220. CCUK is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ('FCA'), under registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited ('CCSV') is registered in Cyprus with company registration number 354252. CCSV is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under licence number 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL Number 513393. Capital Com Online Investments Ltd is a limited liability company (company number 209236B) registered in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and authorised to carry on Securities Business by the Securities by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas ('SCB') with licence number SIA-F245. Capital Com Mena Securities Trading LLC is authorised and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), under licence number 20200000176. is an execution-only brokerage platform and the content provided on the website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the products or securities to which it applies. 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