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Analysis, education and company news from our Dubai desk — practical reading for anyone trading Forex, indices and commodities.
Common Mistakes New Traders Make in Dubai (And How to Avoid Them)
New traders in Dubai often make costly mistakes due to poor risk management rather than incorrect market predictions. Common issues include oversized positions, moving stop-losses, revenge trading, skipping demo practice, and ignoring major news events. Building a disciplined trading plan, managing position sizes, and practising consistent risk management can help traders avoid these mistakes.
Sector-Based Trading: Tech, Energy and Financial Stocks from Dubai
Explore sector-based trading from Dubai and learn how technology, energy and financial stocks can provide targeted market exposure while reducing reliance on a single company. Smartfin explains sector strategies, key market drivers and how sector positions can complement stocks and indices.
UAE Public Holidays and Their Impact on Forex and Gold Markets
UAE public holidays can affect local bank services, broker support hours and regional trading activity, but global forex and gold markets generally remain open according to international trading schedules. Smartfin explains what UAE traders should expect and how to plan around holiday periods.
Ramadan Trading Hours: How UAE Markets and Brokers Adjust
Ramadan can change UAE working hours, broker support schedules, and regional trading activity, but global forex and gold markets continue to operate normally. Smartfin explains how Ramadan may affect liquidity, trading routines, and market conditions for UAE traders.
Do You Pay Tax on Forex Trading Profits in the UAE?
Discover what UAE traders should know about forex trading taxes. This Smartfin guide explains the current tax treatment for individual traders, business entities, and UAE residents with potential tax obligations in other jurisdictions.
What Is Margin Level in MT5 and How Does It Work?
Margin level is one of the most important percentages displayed in a leveraged trading account because it shows the relationship between account equity and the margin currently being used to support open positions.
Free Margin vs Margin in Forex: What's the Difference?
Margin and free margin sound similar, but they represent two different parts of a forex trading account.
What Happens to Forex Positions Over the Weekend?
Friday arrives, and you still have an open EUR/USD trade. Do you need to close it? And what happens if you don't?
Offshore vs UAE-Regulated Forex Brokers: What's the Real Difference?
UAE-regulated and Dubai-based brokers are not necessarily the same. Some brokers serve UAE clients through Dubai offices while operating under offshore licenses such as CySEC or Mauritius. The key difference lies in leverage, product availability, oversight and investor protections. Traders should verify the exact legal entity and regulator governing their account rather than relying on a broker’s brand or Dubai presence.
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