Mitrade Arabic Platform Targets MENA Gold Trading Boom

Mitrade launches Arabic platform amid record gold rally

Mitrade Group has introduced a fully localized Arabic-language trading platform as investors across the Middle East and North Africa step up their participation in volatile gold, oil, and currency markets in 2025. The move positions the multi-licensed CFD broker to capture a surge in regional retail trading fuelled by historic gold prices and heightened geopolitical risk. Announced out of Cairo in mid-November, the launch is framed by the broker as a strategic commitment to Arabic-speaking traders who are seeking regulated, mobile-first access to global markets.

The roll-out coincides with one of the strongest gold rallies on record, with prices climbing 26% in the first half of 2025 and registering 26 all-time highs, according to the World Gold Councils mid-year outlook. Gold has outpaced many major asset classes this year as investors hedge against inflation, a weaker US dollar, and persistent geopolitical tensions, with regional hubs such as the UAE seeing brisk retail demand in physical bullion and financial products alike. This macro backdrop has created fertile ground for short-term traders using Contracts for Difference (CFDs) to gain leveraged exposure to gold and other commodities without taking physical delivery.

“Retail traders are no longer passive participants — their trading activity reflects evolving sentiment and short-term reactions to changing market conditions,” said Kevin Lai, Vice President at Mitrade Group, in comments accompanying the launch. Lai argued that in an environment of rapid price swings and cross-asset volatility, access to reliable infrastructure, localized interfaces, and regionally attuned support has become a differentiator for CFD brokers courting MENA traders. The firm says its Arabic deployment is designed to reduce language barriers that have historically limited independent traders access to the same tools used by more sophisticated market participants.

Local-language access to global CFD markets

At the heart of Mitrades new offering is an Arabic interface layered onto its existing multi-asset platform, which already supports access to more than 800 OTC derivatives spanning forex, indices, commodities, ETFs, and single shares. The company states that Arabic-speaking users will see the same product range, pricing engine, and execution infrastructure as clients on its English-language and other localized platforms, with the difference lying in translation, education, and support workflows. This parity is intended to ensure that regional traders can participate in global market moves, from gold and oil to major currency pairs, without sacrificing functionality or speed.

The broker emphasizes that the Arabic platform is tightly integrated with real-time analytics and educational content tailored to newer traders who are still building their understanding of leveraged derivatives. Features such as in-platform market updates, basic technical analysis tools, and explainer modules on topics like margin, volatility, and risk management are being highlighted as part of the rollout. Around-the-clock customer service staffed by Arabic-speaking teams is also being positioned as a core component, aiming to support a user base spread across time zones from the Maghreb to the Gulf.

Lai has been vocal about the importance of aligning market access tools with local expectations, arguing that the global trading infrastructure has historically been tilted toward institutions rather than independent investors. “Global market access has long reflected institutional priorities, leaving independent traders overlooked,” he noted, underscoring Mitrades stated mission to make trading more transparent and approachable for retail participants. The firm says the Arabic-language platform reflects this philosophy by embedding clearer disclosures, accessible interfaces, and region-specific content for traders in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco.

Demand for such localized offerings has been supported by broader industry data pointing to an upswing in CFD and forex activity in emerging regions. A Q2 2025 intelligence report from Finance Magnates, cited in Mitrades previous regulatory announcements, noted that while Asia remains the largest CFD market, participation from the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America has risen as brokers push mobile-first platforms and lower minimum deposits. In this context, Arabic-language support is emerging as a competitive benchmark, particularly among younger traders who expect app-like experiences, integrated education, and swift funding and withdrawal processes.

Regulatory footprint underpins MENA strategy

Mitrade is leaning heavily on its multi-jurisdictional regulatory status to market the Arabic platform as a gateway that balances access with investor protection. The broker currently operates under licenses from Australia‘s ASIC, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and, most recently, South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The FSCA license was secured through the acquisition of Fridah Asset Managers Pty Ltd, a South African Financial Services Provider that is being rebranded as Mitrade Markets Pty Ltd.

This South African acquisition, finalized in the second half of 2025, is part of a broader strategy to deepen the brokers presence in emerging markets across Africa, MENA, and Latin America. Lai has described the multi-license model as essential for scaling in a “volatile macroeconomic climate,” arguing that resilient infrastructure and consistent oversight are key to sustaining client trust across regions. The firm says that maintaining comparable standards under five regulatory regimes helps it offer uniform access to its 800-plus instruments while aligning with local compliance expectations.

Mitrades positioning has been reinforced by industry recognition in 2025, including being named “Best New CFD Broker MENA 2025” by World Business Stars Magazine. The platform has also accumulated a cluster of regional awards for customer funds safety, withdrawal speed, educational resources, and mobile trading experience, which it often highlights in marketing aimed at digitally savvy retail traders. Third-party reviews from outlets such as DailyForex and Investing.com have described the broker as user-friendly and competitively priced, while noting that it could broaden its appeal further by adding support for platforms like MetaTrader and social trading features.

Gold volatility sharpens demand for CFDs

The timing of Mitrade‘s Arabic launch is tightly linked to macro dynamics in the gold market, which has emerged as a central trading theme for both institutional and retail investors in 2025. The World Gold Council’s mid-year outlook reported a 26% rise in gold prices in US dollar terms over the first six months of the year, with prices notching multiple record highs amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, stagnating bond yields, and a sharply weaker dollar. Daily trading volumes in gold reached an estimated 329 billion US dollars, supported by renewed inflows into gold-backed ETFs and sustained central bank buying as countries diversify away from US dollar reserves.

In key Gulf markets such as the UAE, this global rally has translated into 26 new record price levels over the same period, reshaping consumer behaviour from jewellery shopping to investment demand. Retail investors have been looking to balance physical purchases with more flexible financial exposure, particularly as elevated price levels make large bullion buys less accessible for some households. This is where CFD trading — which allows participants to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset — has gained traction, appealing to traders comfortable with higher risk in pursuit of short-term returns.

However, regulators and industry bodies continue to stress that CFDs are complex instruments carrying a high risk of rapid losses due to leverage and market swings. Mitrade itself includes prominent risk warnings in its communications, reminding users that they can lose more than their initial investment and urging them to assess whether they truly understand how CFDs work before trading. Analysts say that in markets where retail participation is rising quickly, the combination of educational resources, clear disclosures, and strong regulatory oversight will be critical to preventing mis-selling and excessive risk-taking.

For Mitrade, the convergence of record gold prices, expanding MENA retail interest, and a broader shift toward mobile-first trading creates a window to grow its user base while burnishing its credentials as a regulated broker with local-language support. The company reports that it already serves more than six million users globally, all of whom have access to the same core instrument set, pricing engine, and execution environment across web and mobile applications. Whether the Arabic platform can convert surging interest in gold and other volatile assets into sustainable, long-term client relationships will depend in part on how effectively the broker balances growth with risk education and regulatory compliance.

About Mitrade Group

Mitrade Group is a global CFD and forex broker offering access to over 800 financial instruments, including currency pairs, commodities, equity indices, ETFs, and shares. The company operates an in-house platform focused on streamlined interfaces, fast execution, and mobile accessibility, targeting both new and intermediate traders seeking to participate in international markets from a single account. With regulatory licenses from ASIC, CIMA, FSC, CySEC, and South Africas FSCA, the broker has built its recent expansion strategy around emerging markets in Asia, Africa, MENA, and Latin America.