CFI Launches Local Stock Trading on DFM, Signature Moment for Investors

Dubai May 18, 2026 – CFI Financial Group, the region’s leading online trading provider, is proud to announce the launch of more than 40 local stocks listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in CFI’s expansion across regional capital markets, offering clients secure, regulated access to one of the UAE’s most vibrant exchanges. 

With this launch, CFI continues its mission to empower investors by removing barriers to market entry and enabling broader access to regulated investment opportunities now including a curated selection of DFM-listed companies from sectors such as real estate, finance, logistics, telecom, and more. 

“This is more than just a product launch, it's a signature moment for investors in the UAE,” said Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group. “Through CFI, we are delivering on our promise of accessibility, transparency, and market innovation. We want every client to experience the power of investing in the region’s future, directly through the DFM.” 

Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, commented: “We welcome CFI as a new trading member of DFM and are pleased to support their efforts to broaden participation in our equity markets. CFI brings a strong commitment to investor empowerment, and their entry aligns with DFM’s ambition to continuously expand access, liquidity, and long-term value creation.” 

As the UAE continues to evolve as a global financial powerhouse, CFI remains focused on building pathways that connect investors to opportunity, with transparency, technology, and trust at the core. 

About CFI:  

CFI Financial Group, established in 1998, is MENA's leading online trading broker with over 25 years of experience. Operating from key locations like London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman, and Cairo, CFI provides seamless access to both global and local markets. Offering diverse trading options across equities, currencies, commodities, and more, CFI delivers superior conditions, including zero-pip spreads, no commission fees, and ultra-fast execution. 

By offering intuitive and advanced solutions for traders of all experience levels, CFI fosters financial literacy through multilingual educational content and inspires excellence through partnerships with global icons like AC Milan, FIBA WASL, and MI Cape Town cricket team, as well as the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. With Seven-Time Formula One™ World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and Tennis Legend Maria Sharapova as Global Brand Ambassadors, CFI reflects a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and success while supporting cultural and community initiatives worldwide.