Robinhood has received approval from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to establish its presence in the Middle East. The announcement came via a post from Vlad Tenev, who framed the move as part of the company's broader ambition to expand access to investing globally. He said millions of people worldwide want to invest and build wealth, and that many are in places where Robinhood is only beginning to build. No details were given on launch timing, services offered, or staffing plans.

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Thread · 2 events · 1 confirmed · last update 23 Oct 07:26
  1. First reportRobinhood receives DFSA authorization to launch its retail investing platform in the Middle East12 acc.
  2. ConfirmedRobinhood receives Dubai approval to expand its retail investing platform into the Middle East2 acc.
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  • @business BloombergFirst reportOn X ↗

    Robinhood Markets is set to launch its retail investing platform in the Middle East next year from a new base in Dubai, as it seeks to expand its global footprint https://t.co/Ty3oUOZ4EP

  • @oost_marcel Marcel van OostOn X ↗

    🚨𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: @RobinhoodApp is heading to the Middle East. And Dubai’s regulator just gave it the green light. Here’s what happened: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has authorized Robinhood to introduce its retail investing platform in the region. Operations…

  • @DXBMediaOffice Dubai Media OfficeOn X ↗

    Robinhood chooses the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as its regional headquarters to drive its Middle East expansion, having received authorization from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to introduce its retail investing platform in the Middle East from…

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  • @HashHadir HASHOn X ↗

    Robinhood just got full DFSA approval in Dubai. They’ll set up their MENA HQ in DIFC and plan to launch crypto + stocks + ETFs + investment tokens across the region in 2027. Dubai keeps positioning itself as the regulated crypto hub for the Middle East.....

  • @charlesdhaussy Charles d'HaussyOn X ↗

    - Robinhood is coming to the Middle East. DFSA has given the green light for its retail platform from DIFC (new regional HQ). Launch targeted for 2027 - equities, crypto, ETFs and more. The UAE continues to draw major players as global expansion picks up.

  • @Crypto_Briefing Crypto BriefingOn X ↗

    🇦🇪 NEW: Robinhood has received full authorization from Dubai's Financial Services Authority to operate a retail investing platform covering digital assets, stocks, and funds in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

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