ATFX has been named Best Global Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026, held September 22-23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The broker participated as an Elite Sponsor at the two-day event, which drew more than 23,000 attendees, 270 exhibitors, and 150 speakers. The recognition underscores ATFX‘s growing prominence in the Middle East and North Africa region as Dubai solidifies its position as a regional financial hub.

  • Event attendance: 23,000+ traders, brokers and financial professionals
  • Exhibitors: 270
  • Speakers: 150
  • Sponsorship tier: Elite Sponsor

Being recognised as Best Global Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026 is an important achievement for ATFX. For us, it is a recognition of the work our teams put in across MENA, with our focus on supporting clients and our continued engagement with the trading community. We are proud to receive this recognition and look forward to continuing to build on these efforts.

– Khaldoun Sharaiha, CEO of ATFX MENA

ATFX leveraged its sponsorship to present insights on currency portfolio construction. Mohammad Shanti, Head of Market Research & Analysis at ATFX MENA, delivered a presentation titled “Designing Currency Pairs & FX Portfolios for 2026 Macro Regimes.” The session examined how macroeconomic shifts influence currency markets and outlined considerations for building adaptive FX portfolios. Shanti addressed three core areas: macro regime classification, currency pair selection based on macro drivers and correlation analysis, and portfolio construction resilient to changing market conditions.

The award reflects ATFX‘s strategic focus on the MENA region, where Dubai’s expanding financial ecosystem has attracted international market participants. The broker’s growing regional presence aligns with Dubai’s development as a financial centre for the Middle East. The Best Global Forex Broker recognition represents another milestone in ATFX‘s engagement with the region’s expanding market infrastructure and trading community.

Khaldoun Sharaiha, CEO of ATFX MENA. Source: LinkedIn

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