Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced that CME Group has expanded into the Middle East by opening a Dubai office in the Centre, which will operate locally under a Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) licence. The office is positioned to serve regional demand to trade CME Group’s listed futures, options and cash markets. The Dubai office will support client activity across multiple asset classes, including interest rates, equities, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural, metals and cryptocurrency. CME Group described the office as its Middle East hub for serving the UAE and surrounding markets, with Sharif Jaghman appointed as Director and Head of Middle East and Africa; the release also noted CME Group’s plan to list spot U.S. Dollar/United Arab Emirates Dirham (USD/AED) on EBS Market and EBS Direct as of 30 June 2025.
Dubai International Financial Centre 2025-10-15
Dubai International Financial Centre welcomes CME Group as it opens a Dubai office under a Dubai Financial Services Authority licence
Dubai International Financial Centre announced CME Group's expansion into the Middle East with a new Dubai office operating under a Dubai Financial Services Authority licence. The office will cater to regional demand for trading CME Group's futures, options, and cash markets across various asset classes. CME Group plans to list spot USD/AED on EBS Market and EBS Direct by 30 June 2025.