Interactive Brokers announced the addition of United Arab Emirates equities to its trading platform on December 9, 2025, allowing clients worldwide to trade shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The move gives investors access to a fast‑growing Gulf Cooperation Council market and enables trading in up to 28 currencies, including the UAE dirham (AED).
The expansion brings more than 170 companies into the platform—over 100 listed on the ADX and around 70 on the DFM—providing a broader investment universe for both regional and international clients. Clients can deposit funds in local currency and convert to AED at competitive foreign‑exchange rates, streamlining cross‑border trading and enhancing portfolio diversification.
Interactive Brokers’ CEO Milan Galik said the addition “offers local and international investors access to the economic growth afforded by this dynamic region, alongside products from over 160 other global markets on the same platform.” The firm’s prior opening of a Dubai International Financial Center office on October 16, 2024 underscores its long‑term commitment to the Middle East and positions it to capture growing institutional and retail participation in the UAE’s financial markets.
The announcement follows a strong Q3 2025 earnings report in which Interactive Brokers reported diluted earnings per share of $0.59, beating estimates of $0.54, and GAAP net revenues of $1,655 million, exceeding estimates of $1,505 million. The earnings beat reflects disciplined cost management and robust demand across core segments, reinforcing confidence in the firm’s ability to fund strategic expansions such as the UAE market entry.
The UAE expansion aligns with Interactive Brokers’ strategy of providing comprehensive global market access from a single platform, offering clients a seamless trading experience across diverse markets and currencies while strengthening its competitive position in the Middle East.
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