Trading education by licensed broker
I pulled this table from each broker’s UAE site on the date shown, so you can see exactly what was published at that point.
When you see Amana in this table, I mean Amana Financial Services (Dubai) Limited, the DFSA-licensed broker in the DIFC. It is not the Amana construction group.
I rank the table by Education Fit, which combines our own captured columns (70 points) with the broker’s Overall CFB Score from its review (30 points). That means a broker that is strong here and strong overall ranks above one that is only strong here, so you can see who delivers on both education and overall value. Two brokers have no published CFB Score, so no Education Fit is calculated; they sit at the bottom with every figure we captured. The weights are set out on our methodology page.
| # | Broker | Education Fit | Overall | Regulator | Access | Arabic (Arabic material) | Visit broker | More details |
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| 1 | #1 Highest Education Fit IG | 87 | 85 | DFSA | Account | Yes, full Arabic IG Academy | Visit IG | |
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| 2 |  CFI | 83 | 80 | CMA | Account | Yes, full Arabic course tracks | Visit CFI | |
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| 3 |  Century Financial | 77 | 64 | CMA | Open | Yes, Arabic articles, glossary and video tutorials | Visit Century Financial | |
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| 4 |  AvaTrade | 73 | 67 | FSRA | Account | Yes, full Arabic education centre | Visit AvaTrade | |
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| 5 |  eToro | 71 | 59 | FSRA | Account | Yes, full Arabic academy | Visit eToro | |
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| 6 |  XTB | 70 | 79 | DFSA | Open | Yes, Arabic knowledge base | Visit XTB | |
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| 7 |  Amana | 65 | 54 | DFSA | Deposit | Yes, Arabic articles and videos | Visit Amana | |
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| 8 |  Equiti | 65 | 89 | CMA | Open | Yes, full Arabic locale | Visit Equiti | |
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| 9 |  ADSS | 63 | 58 | CMA | Open | Yes, Arabic articles | Visit ADSS | |
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Our capture on 18 August 2026 shows you the access bands, in-person UAE events and Arabic material across all nine brokers.
Risk warning: CFDs are leveraged products. Leverage works against you as well as for you, and you may lose some or all of your deposit. Read the broker's own client agreement and check its licence on the CMA (formerly SCA), DFSA or FSRA public register before opening an account.
1. IG: Full Arabic academy and Dubai events
IG Academy offers a structured course with quizzes, live in-person sessions in Dubai and a full Arabic version of the academy. The programme includes articles, videos, webinars, podcasts and a glossary, all under one roof. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a classroom feel without leaving the UAE. IG Limited is licensed by the DFSA (DIFC) under reference F001780.
Average spread
0.6 points EUR/USD
CFD account, no commission stated
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView, own platform
Minimum deposit
Not published
Regulation
DFSA (DIFC)
F001780
Why higher here? IG moves up from its sitewide 5th place because its in-person UAE events and full Arabic academy scored maximum points on dimensions that matter specifically to education seekers, while its overall score is held back by factors outside this page's scope. See the ranking method ↓
Pros & Cons
- Holds a DFSA dealing licence under register reference F001780.
- Publishes retail asset-class leverage maximums that match the DFSA rulebook figures.
- Lists a CFD account with a 0 USD minimum deposit and 0 USD commission per lot per side.
- Swap-free account status is unconfirmed on the UAE-hosted pages.
- AED does not appear on the captured UAE page; account currencies and conversion fees are not published.
- Platform availability is not stated because the platform set was not recaptured this pass.
Broker's Detail
IG trades in the UAE through IG Limited on DFSA (DIFC) reference F001780: a dealing permission, so the UAE-licensed entity can be your counterparty, with client assets endorsed.
Licence covers: Dealing in Investments as Principal (Certificates, Debentures, Futures, Options, Shares, Structured Products, Warrants, Units, Crypto Tokens); Providing Custody (Certificates, Debentures, Shares, Units)
2. CFI: Certificate-bearing Arabic course tracks
CFI runs a dedicated Trading Education hub in the UAE with full Arabic course tracks that award a certificate on completion. The structured programme is backed by webinars and articles, though I noticed the seminars page currently lists no in-person sessions. For a trader who wants a formal, verifiable qualification, this is a strong option. CFI FINANCIAL MARKETS L.L.C is licensed by the CMA (formerly SCA) under reference CP-0000894.
Average spread
1.1 pips EUR/USD
Zero Commission account, no commission stated
Trading platforms
MT5, TradingView, own platform
Minimum deposit
Not published
Regulation
CMA (formerly SCA)
CP-0000894
Why higher here? CFI ranks above its sitewide position here because its certificate-bearing structured course and full Arabic material lifted its education score, while the sitewide ranking reflects the full CFB Score covering trading costs, platforms and regulation where it sits 7th. See the ranking method ↓
Pros & Cons
- CFI FINANCIAL MARKETS L.L.C holds CMA Category 1 licence 20200000154.
- The CMA public register lists all four permitted activities as Active.
- CFI classifies everyone who opens an account under its UAE entity as a retail client, which carries the retail protections of the SCA rulebook.
- CFI publishes two different EUR/USD spread figures for the same Zero Commission account on different pages.
- The Dynamic Trader account page states a low volume based commission but gives no commission number, and the same page contains a contradictory no additional commissions footnote.
- CFI does not publish a typical or average spread figure for either account.
Broker's Detail
CFI trades in the UAE through CFI FINANCIAL MARKETS L.L.C on CMA (formerly SCA) reference CP-0000894, also published as SCA-era 20200000154: a dealing permission, so the UAE-licensed entity can be your counterparty, with client assets endorsed.
Licence covers: Financial Consultations; Portfolios management; Trading broker in the international markets; Trading broker of OTC derivatives and currencies in the spot market
3. Century Financial: Open-access hub with Dubai events
Century Financial puts its entire education library in front of you without requiring an account, which is rare and useful if you want to browse before committing. You get articles, ebooks, videos and live sessions, plus in-person events in Dubai. I would flag that there is no structured course track, so self-discipline matters more here. Century Financial Consultancy LLC is licensed by the CMA (formerly SCA) under reference CP-0000038.
Average spread
Not published
Trading platforms
MT5, own platform
Minimum deposit
Not published
Regulation
CMA (formerly SCA)
CP-0000038
Why higher here? Century Financial jumps 14 places above its sitewide rank because open access and in-person UAE events carry heavy weight in education scoring, even though its overall offer ranks 17th when we factor in costs, platforms and regulation. See the ranking method ↓
Pros & Cons
- Licensed by the CMA (formerly SCA) under reference CP-0000038.
- Zero fees for standard bank transfer deposits and withdrawals.
- Commission structure is published: USD 0.00015 per CFD unit (minimum USD 1.50 per lot per side).
- No swap-free account is offered.
- AED is not accepted as an account or deposit currency.
- Broker has not published a leverage schedule.
Broker's Detail
Century Financial trades in the UAE through Century Financial Consultancy LLC on CMA (formerly SCA) reference CP-0000038, also published as SCA-era 20200000028 / 301044: a dealing permission, so the UAE-licensed entity can be your counterparty, with client assets endorsed.
Licence covers: Trading broker of OTC derivatives and currencies (spot market); also Financial Consultations, Portfolios management, Promotion
4. AvaTrade: AvaAcademy with full Arabic centre
AvaTrade's education centre includes AvaAcademy, a structured course programme, alongside a full Arabic version of its learning materials. The range of formats covers articles, videos, ebooks and a glossary, though you will need an account to get started. In my opinion it suits traders who learn best through a guided curriculum. Ava Trade Middle East Limited is licensed by the FSRA (ADGM) under reference FSP 190018.
Average spread
0.9 pips EUR/USD
Published schedule account, commission not published
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, own platform
Minimum deposit
Not published
Regulation
FSRA (ADGM)
FSP 190018
Why higher here? AvaTrade climbs 11 spots on this page because its structured course and full Arabic centre align closely with what education-focused traders need, whereas its sitewide ranking is tempered by dimensions we score outside of learning resources. See the ranking method ↓
Pros & Cons
- ADGM dealing licence held by Ava Trade Middle East Limited (FSP 190018).
- No commission on the single CFD offering.
- Swap-free account available with a five-day grace period.
- Broker-published leverage for gold, indices, commodities and shares exceeds FSRA retail caps.
- AED acceptance for deposits and withdrawals is not stated.
- Swap-free account terms contain three conflicting statements on charges after five days.
Broker's Detail
AvaTrade trades in the UAE through Ava Trade Middle East Limited on FSRA (ADGM) reference FSP 190018: a dealing permission, so the UAE-licensed entity can be your counterparty, with no client-asset endorsement.
Licence covers: Dealing in Investments as Principal (Matched); Arranging Deals in Investments
5. eToro: eToro Academy with progress tracking
eToro Academy delivers a structured course with progress tracking across articles, videos, webinars and podcasts, and it is fully available in Arabic. You need an account to access it, and I would note that in-person UAE events are not published. I think it works well for traders who like to see their completion percentage tick upward. eToro (ME) Ltd is licensed by the FSRA (ADGM) under reference FSP 220073.
Average spread
Not published
Trading platforms
own platform
Minimum deposit
Not published
Regulation
FSRA (ADGM)
FSP 220073
Why higher here? eToro gains 16 places over its sitewide standing because its structured course, full Arabic academy and progress tracking perform strongly on education-specific criteria, even though its overall score places it 21st out of 35 brokers. See the ranking method ↓
Pros & Cons
- eToro (ME) Ltd holds FSRA (ADGM) register reference FSP 220073 with a dealing tier permission.
- eToro publishes a full Swap-Free administrative fee schedule, the only broker of the nine in the captured set that does so.
- The single offering account has a minimum deposit of USD 100 and charges 0 USD commission per lot per side.
- The exact entity a UAE resident contracts with is still unverified.
- AED is not an account currency and is not accepted as a deposit currency; no UAE local bank detail is stated.
- eToro states it is not licensed to offer Sharia-compliant accounts.
Broker's Detail
eToro trades in the UAE through eToro (ME) Ltd on FSRA (ADGM) reference FSP 220073: a dealing permission, so the UAE-licensed entity can be your counterparty, with no client-asset endorsement.
Licence covers: Dealing in Investments as Principal (Matched); Arranging Deals in Investments; Managing Assets; Arranging Custody in relation to Virtual Assets
Which brokers run seminars in the UAE and publish in Arabic
Two brokers list in-person UAE seminars, both in Dubai. On both listings the most recent published session predates our capture date by a wide margin: Century Financial’s last session is 10 September 2025; IG’s most recent is 20 September 2022, with an additional event page dated 15 October 2019. IG’s currently scheduled list was empty. In my view, a dated listing is not an active programme, and you should check current schedules before relying on it. CFI’s seminars page describes live education but lists no events. No broker runs an Abu Dhabi session.
All nine publish educational material in Arabic, so Arabic alone does not separate one broker from another for you. The separation is depth. CFI, IG and eToro run full Arabic course tracks with sequenced modules, durations and, in CFI’s case, an Arabic certificate of completion. The other six publish Arabic articles, glossaries and video tutorials. This site publishes in English.
A learning order that works
I set out these steps in the order that makes the fewest assumptions, because that is what you need to understand first.
1. What is traded. What is traded comes first because every later step depends on it. When trading a currency pair, one currency is quoted against another. The first is the base, the second is the quote, and the price is the quote-currency cost of one base unit. A pip is the standard quote increment, usually the fourth decimal place. Pip value depends on position size and the pair, so the same pip move can mean a different monetary outcome on two positions.
2. How a position is priced. Pricing comes next because the cost of a trade directly affects the outcome. The spread is the gap between the buy and sell quotes. A broker may charge commission instead of a wider spread, or alongside a narrower one. Round-turn cost covers opening and closing a position. An advertised spread is the broker’s own stated figure, and spreads widen at some times, especially around news. See our published spreads compared.
3. Order types. Order types come next because entering and exiting requires knowing them. A market order takes the current price. A limit order waits for a better price and fills only if the market reaches it. A stop order triggers once the price passes a set level, then becomes a market order. It does not guarantee that level; it guarantees an order is sent.
4. Position sizing and margin. Position sizing and margin are placed here because they determine how much risk each trade carries. Margin is the deposit needed to hold a position. Position size decides the account impact of a price move. Together they set how far a trade can move the account. A larger position on the same margin leaves less room for the price to move before the broker requires more funds; a smaller position leaves more.
5. Risk controls. Risk controls come next because even a good trade can hurt without them. A stop level instructs to close a position if the price reaches it, but it is not a promise. In fast markets, the fill can be worse than the level set, which is called slippage. A gap over a weekend can open straight past the stop level and fill at the next available price. That fill can be materially worse than the level the trader set.
6. Practising on a demo account. Practising on a demo account before committing real money is recommended. A demo account uses virtual funds on live or simulated prices. It does not replicate a live account; no real money at stake changes decisions. Fills can be more favourable than a live account would give, especially in fast conditions. Demo balances are usually far larger than the later account. Eight brokers here link a demo to their education; ADSS offers a demo of its MetaTrader 4 platform. Read about comparing demo accounts.
7. Moving to a live account. Moving to a live account comes last because it is the step where real money is at risk. To move to a live account, verify identity and address, fund the account, and accept the terms. The entity named in those terms is the contracting firm; check it against the regulator’s public register. Once live, use the broker’s trading platforms to execute trades and manage positions. See UAE-licensed forex brokers.
This order is designed so each step relies only on what the step before it established, so there is no need to guess.
Broker education is not investment advice
Education published by a broker is marketing material published by a licensed dealer. The licence these firms hold permits them to deal and to arrange. It does not permit them to advise on what you should buy or sell. In my opinion, a course, a video or a webinar that explains how a market works is not a recommendation to trade it.
What broker material costs against a paid academy
I note that none of the nine brokers charges a separate fee for its education. Without an account, four brokers open everything. Four require a free registration. Amana requires a funded account, with a published deposit of USD 1,000. A paid academy charges a course fee and is a separate business. This page does not compare paid academies on price because their fees are not published on the brokers’ pages captured here. If you are deciding between the two, in my view you are comparing marketing from a dealer that charges no separate fee against a course fee charged by a separate business.
How each broker is licensed in the UAE
Every broker compared holds a licence from one of the UAE’s three financial regulators. I verified each licence on the dates shown below, so you can see the current status at the time of checking.
ADS SECURITIES - L.L.C - S.P.C is the licensed entity. It is regulated by the CMA (formerly SCA). Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you have the entity name and regulator as they stood then.
Century Financial Consultancy LLC is the licensed entity, regulated by the CMA (formerly SCA). Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you have the entity name and regulator as they stood then.
Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC is the licensed entity. The regulator is the CMA (formerly SCA). Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you can see the entity and regulator at that point.
XTB MENA Limited is the licensed entity, regulated by the DFSA (DIFC). Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you have the entity and regulator as they stood then.
CFI FINANCIAL MARKETS L.L.C is the licensed entity, and the CMA (formerly SCA) regulates it. Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you can confirm the entity and regulator at that date.
IG Limited is the licensed entity, regulated by the DFSA (DIFC). Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you have the entity and regulator as they stood then.
Ava Trade Middle East Limited is the licensed entity. It is regulated by the FSRA (ADGM). Our team checked the register on 18 August 2026, so you can see the entity and regulator at that point.
eToro (ME) Ltd is the licensed entity, regulated by the FSRA (ADGM). Our team checked the register on 18 August 2026, so you have the entity and regulator as they stood then.
Amana Financial Services (Dubai) Limited is the licensed entity, regulated by the DFSA (DIFC). Our team checked the register on 17 August 2026, so you can confirm the entity and regulator at that date.
Our team confirmed eToro’s and AvaTrade’s entries on the ADGM public register, so you can see the entity names as they appear. eToro’s register entry names the entity as eToro (ME) Ltd.
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About the author
Justin Grossbard co-founded CompareForexBrokers in 2014 and serves as Co-Founder and CEO. He has traded forex since 1998. For this site he directs the research and comparison of UAE-licensed brokers. He holds Monash University degrees including a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and a Master of Marketing. His commentary has appeared in Forbes, Kiplinger, Finance Magnates and Entrepreneur.