MENA region focused Retail FX and CFDs broker Empire Markets (FXEM) has announced that it has obtained a UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) Financial Consultations and Introduction license (Category 5), strengthening its local presence and supporting regulated client engagement across the UAE.

Until now, FXEM has served its client base as an offshore broker, domiciled in Mauritius. FXEM is managed mainly from Egypt and Dubai.

A UAE CMA (formerly SCA) license has become the most sought-after in the FX and CFDs world over the past year, as many brokers and liquidity firms are seeking to expand in the country and in the MENA region in general. Other recently granted UAE licensees include PU Prime, INFINOX, Prima Capital, Finalto, Pepperstone, Rostro Group, XM, XS.com, Neex, Tradeview, Eightcap, EC Markets, CPT Markets, VPFX, and STARTRADER.

The company said that this milestone reflects FXEM’s focus on operating within a recognised regulatory framework and investing in the infrastructure required to support responsible market engagement in one of the world’s most active financial centres.

Khaled Assy, Managing Director at FXEM said,

“This is an important step forward for FXEM in the UAE. Not just because it’s a requirement, but because it sets the standard for how we show up for clients every day. We’re proud to shape our local presence in a way that’s transparent, structured, and built for the long term.”

FXEM said it continues to develop its trading environment for clients who value accessibility and flexibility across devices. The firm provides access to the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) ecosystem, designed to support traders across multiple markets through a single account experience.

Abdelaziz Albogdady, Market Research & Fintech Strategy Manager at FXEM said,

“We’ve spent more than a decade building the professional expertise and operational focus that clients expect from a modern trading brand. Receiving this Category 5 license supports our goal of engaging clients in the UAE through a regulated framework, with the service mindset, platform access, and operational standards that help build trust over time.”

Looking ahead, FXEM noted that it will continue to solidify its presence in the region by expanding local capabilities and maintaining a client-first approach grounded in regulatory alignment, operational discipline, and long-term relationship building.

About FXEM

FXEM is a trading brand shared by a group of entities, focused on helping clients access global markets through modern trading infrastructure. FXEM is a trademark registered in the United Kingdom under No. UK00003769330, Class 36 (financial brokerage services). Empire Markets Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius under licence number GB22200699. Empire Markets Financial Services LLC is regulated by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in the United Arab Emirates under licence number 20200000254.