Wu said that Robinhood has announced that it has obtained authorization from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as its headquarters in the Middle East, with plans to launch investment products for local retail investors in 2027. This authorization covers all 10 asset trading and custody services approved by DFSA, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and investment tokens. Robinhood's Middle East and North Africa business will be led by Salah Kaddoura, Senior Executive Officer and Regional President. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated that this expansion is an important step for the company to build a global investment platform. Robinhood Crypto's Head of International Business, Johann Kerbrat, stated that the company will further meet the financial service needs of retail investors in the Middle East and North Africa region. The related products have not yet been officially launched and are expected to be launched in 2027. https://www. (wublock123.com)/news/robinhood-dfsa-license-dubai-retail-investor-products-2027-70609