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Analysis, education and company news from our Dubai desk — practical reading for anyone trading Forex, indices and commodities.

Ramadan Trading Hours: How UAE Markets and Brokers Adjust
Trading Education

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.

21 Aug 2026 3 min read
Do You Pay Tax on Forex Trading Profits in the UAE?
Trading Education

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.

20 Aug 2026 2 min read
What Is Margin Level in MT5 and How Does It Work?
Trading Education

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.

19 Aug 2026 3 min read
Free Margin vs Margin in Forex: What's the Difference?
Trading Education

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.

19 Aug 2026 4 min read
What Happens to Forex Positions Over the Weekend?
Trading Education

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?

18 Aug 2026 2 min read
Offshore vs UAE-Regulated Forex Brokers: What's the Real Difference?
Trading Education

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.

17 Aug 2026 2 min read
Why Is My Forex Order Showing “Insufficient Funds”?
Trading Education

Why Is My Forex Order Showing “Insufficient Funds”?

You deposit money into a forex trading account, identify an opportunity and attempt to open a position. Instead of executing the trade, MT5 rejects it because of insufficient funds.

16 Aug 2026 2 min read
Free Margin vs Margin in Forex: What Is the Difference?
Trading Education

Free Margin vs Margin in Forex: What Is the Difference?

When traders first open MetaTrader 5, Margin and Free Margin can appear to mean almost the same thing. They don't. Understanding the difference is fundamental to responsible leveraged trading.

14 Aug 2026 2 min read
How Are Forex Swaps Calculated?
Trading Education

How Are Forex Swaps Calculated?

A trader opens EUR/USD in the morning and keeps the position open overnight. The next day, an additional account adjustment appears. This may relate to swap or overnight financing, depending on the product and account conditions.

13 Aug 2026 2 min read