Dubai Strengthens Financial and Real Estate Market with New Regulatory License and Expanded IPS Expo

Vantage Markets, a global multi‑asset CFD broker, announced that it has obtained a Capital Market Authority Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates. The regulatory approval, cited by CEO Marc Despallieres, is described as a cornerstone for the firm’s long‑term growth strategy across the MENA region, enabling it to offer a wider range of CFD products under stricter oversight.

In parallel, Dubai’s International Property Summit (IPS) 2026 highlighted the emirate’s expanding real‑estate sector. The exhibition footprint grew 38 % from the previous year and secured 12 confirmed sponsors, including major developers such as Fakhruddin Properties and Danube Properties. In the first quarter of 2026, Dubai recorded AED 252 billion in real‑estate transactions – a 31 % year‑on‑year increase – with total investment value reaching AED 173 billion across more than 57,000 transactions. Both developments underscore Dubai’s push to attract international capital through regulatory clarity and market‑friendly initiatives.