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4/22/24, 2:02 PM Capital.com opens new regional head office in UAE under #NextGenFDI initiative
vibrant ecosystems in the world, but also serves as an access point to expanding regional
economies and the high-growth markets of Asia and Africa. Our #NextGenFDI programme

continues to draw top global firms and is becoming an essential pillar as the UAE seeks to

attract capital in all its forms – technological, human and financial. Companies like
Capital.com are helping us to secure our position as one of the world’s most dynamic,

future-focused global hubs.”

Capital.com is set to become a leading member of the UAE’s #NextGenFDI Programme, a
government-led initiative enabling cutting-edge companies from around the world to

establish and expand their operations in the UAE. In 2022, the company was a sponsor of
the UAE’s NextGenTalent initiative, which was aimed at developing the capabilities of

local youth and preparing future leaders in the technology sector. NextGenTalent brought
together 5,000 students from Emirati universities to learn essential advanced technology

skills from industry leaders from the likes of META, Oracle, Amazon, Google, Microsoft,

and Stripe. Under the NextGen FDI Programme, Capital.com will not only benefit from the
UAE’s robust tech ecosystem, but also its deep talent pool. Capital.com was also one of

the sponsors of the Ministry of Economy’s activities at the inaugural COP 28 Trade Day
last December.

Located in Emirates Tower in Dubai, Capital Com MENA will be headed by Tarik Chebib,

CEO of Capital.com, Middle East. Commenting on the newly acquired SCA license Mr
Chebib, said:

“SCA applies enhanced levels of regulation to the UAE securities market, making it one of

the most comprehensive and well-respected regulators in the world. The approval of our
licence affirms our commitment to meet the highest compliance standards worldwide,

marking yet another important milestone in the strategic development of Capital.com as a
fast-growing, regulated trading platform. Known for our award-winning UX, trading

education support and transparent pricing, we are excited to bring our services to the

dynamic, tech-savvy UAE market. We also plan to harness technology to promote greater
financial literacy across the MENA region, helping traders develop their understanding of

financial markets and make better informed decisions—this is central to our DNA.”

Capital.com’s foray into the UAE is supported by the company’s strong growth results in
recent years. Last year, the company’s total client trading volumes surpassed USD$1trn

for the first time - 43% higher than the previous year. As a result of impressive year-on-

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