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Founded in 2008, Exness is a large global broker popular across MENA, known for fast/automatic withdrawals and swap-free Islamic accounts. Holds multiple regulatory licences; verify the entity that serves your country.
Our verdict
Exness is our #1 pick because it pairs the deepest MENA track record of any broker we cover (established 2008) with a genuinely swap-free Islamic account and four real, searchable regulatory licences (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, Seychelles FSA) — plus a strong regional reputation for fast, often automatic withdrawals. It is not DFSA-regulated, so a UAE trader who specifically wants a Dubai-licensed entity should still compare it against Pepperstone or FP Markets; confirm which Exness entity actually serves your country before you deposit.
Pros
+Established since 2008 with a large MENA user base.
Established in 2009, XM serves traders in 190+ countries with multi-regulatory coverage, Arabic support and swap-free accounts — a reliable, widely-used choice in the region.
Founded in 2010 and DFSA-regulated in Dubai, Pepperstone is a strong choice for the 'regulated in the UAE' angle, offering raw-spread accounts, cTrader/TradingView and swap-free options.
DFSADubai (DIFC)ASICAustraliaCySECCyprusFSCASouth Africa
Operating since 2005 and DFSA-regulated, FP Markets pairs ASIC/CySEC oversight with raw ECN pricing, MT4/MT5/cTrader and Sharia-compliant accounts — a credible second locally-regulated option.
Founded in 2007 and regulated by ASIC, IC Markets is an Australian ECN broker well-regarded for raw-spread accounts and low-latency execution. Popular across MENA for MetaTrader and cTrader platforms, with Islamic swap-free accounts available.
Established in 2006 and regulated by Ireland's Central Bank (CBI) and ASIC, AvaTrade offers a broad instrument range spanning forex, CFDs and options. Arabic-language support and swap-free Islamic accounts make it a popular choice in the region.
Founded in 2011 and licensed by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi's ADGM, ADSS is a regionally grounded broker with a direct focus on Arab markets. FCA-regulated for UK operations. Offers forex and CFD trading with Arabic-language support and Islamic accounts.
One of the Arab world's largest investment banks, EFG Hermes traces its roots to 1984 and is regulated by the CMA of Egypt. Its retail arm EFG Hermes One covers equities, forex and CFDs — a credible choice for Egyptian and regional investors.
Founded in 1996, OANDA is one of the longest-running online forex brokers, regulated by the FCA, ASIC and CFTC. Known for no minimum deposit requirements and proprietary currency data tools. A transparent, well-established option for experienced traders.
Established in 1989 and FCA-regulated, CMC Markets is a UK-listed CFD provider with a proprietary Next Generation platform and one of the widest instrument ranges in the industry. ASIC-regulated for Australian clients. A strong choice for experienced traders.
Part of IG Group, founded in 1974 and one of the world's largest CFD providers. FCA and ASIC-regulated, with a DFSA licence in Dubai. IG offers a wide market range, strong research tools, and a long track record — suitable for active and institutional-grade retail traders.
Founded in 1992 and regulated by the Danish FSA, Saxo Bank is a full-service investment bank offering multi-asset trading via institutional-grade platforms. DFSA-licensed in Dubai. Primarily suited to serious traders and high-net-worth clients with larger account sizes.
Established in 2001 and formerly known as Admiral Markets, Admirals holds FCA and CySEC regulation and is ASIC-licensed. Offers MetaTrader 4/5 with proprietary Supreme Edition plugins, Islamic swap-free accounts, and a broad educational content library.
Founded in 2016 and regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC, Capital.com is a modern CFD broker with an AI-powered platform focused on education and ease of use. Swap-free Islamic accounts are available, making it accessible for Arab traders new to the market.
How does Daleel FX choose which brokers to review?
A broker only appears here if its operating entity is verifiable on a real regulator register such as DFSA, FCA, ASIC, CySEC or FSCA. Our launch shortlist — Exness, XM, Pepperstone and FP Markets — all meet that bar. We never list a broker on the strength of a marketing claim or affiliate payment.
Are these forex brokers regulated?
Yes. Pepperstone and FP Markets are DFSA-regulated; Exness holds FCA, CySEC, FSCA and Seychelles FSA licences; XM holds CySEC and ASIC licences. Each broker review links the official register entry so you can confirm the entity, licence number and status that apply to your country before you deposit.
Which of these brokers offer Islamic (swap-free) accounts?
All four — Exness, XM, Pepperstone and FP Markets — offer a swap-free (Islamic) account type, where the overnight swap is removed. That means such an account exists; it does not prove it is fully riba-free. We flag swap-free availability on every review and tell you which account terms to check.
Why are spreads, ratings and minimum deposits shown as review-pending?
Because we have not yet completed a hands-on review, and we never publish figures we have not verified. Spreads, ratings and minimum deposits stay marked review-pending rather than guessed. The regulators, platforms and swap-free status shown are publicly verifiable facts; the commercial figures follow once tested.