Robinhood secures Dubai license to launch Bitcoin and stock trading in the Middle East by 2027

Robinhood Markets received authorization from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer retail trading and custody across 10 asset classes, including bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, equities, ETFs, and investment tokens. The platform is scheduled to go live in 2027 from a new hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which will serve as the firm’s Middle East and North Africa headquarters. Salah Kaddoura has been named senior executive officer and president of Robinhood MENA, a DFSA-recognized role.