Mitrade Rolls Out Arabic Platform Amid Rising Retail Trading Activity in MENA

Mitrade Group has launched an Arabic-language version of its trading platform as part of a broader effort to meet growing demand from retail investors across the Middle East and North Africa. The launch comes at a time of heightened interest in commodities—particularly gold—as prices reached multiple record highs in 2025.

According to data cited by the firm, global gold prices surged 26% in the first half of the year, with markets in the UAE alone recording more than two dozen new highs. This volatility has drawn increased participation from short-term traders using derivatives such as CFDs.

Kevin Lai, Vice President at Mitrade Group, said the shift reflects changing investor behavior in the region. "Retail traders are no longer passive participants — their trading activity reflects evolving sentiment and short-term reactions to changing market conditions," he said, adding that the company aims to provide localized infrastructure and support for these users.

The Arabic platform mirrors the features available on Mitrade's existing systems, offering multilingual access to research tools, educational content, and 24/7 customer service. The broker says the expansion is part of its strategy to make international markets more accessible while tailoring services to regional users.

Mitrade has been expanding its regulatory footprint over the past year, including securing authorisation from South Africa's FSCA through the acquisition of Fridah Asset Managers Pty Ltd. The company now operates under oversight from regulators in South Africa, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, Australia, and Cyprus.

With more than six million users and a product offering that includes over 800 OTC derivatives, Mitrade's latest regional initiative positions the company to serve growing interest in commodities, currencies, and equity indices across key MENA markets.