The ninth edition at Dubai World Trade Centre surpassed the previous 20,021-attendee record, bringing together traders, brokers, affiliates, fintech companies and other industry participants.
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 has set a new Guinness World Records title for the “Largest Attendance at a Forex Event”, drawing 23,816 attendees to its ninth edition at Dubai World Trade Centre on September 22 and 23.
The new figure surpasses the previous record of 20,021 attendees, set by Forex Expo Dubai in 2025.
Record Attendance Across the Two-Day Expo
The 2026 edition brought together participants from across the global forex and online trading industry, including 17,536 visitors, 2,898 traders, 850 introducing brokers, 795 affiliates and 1,737 business attendees.
The event featured 270 exhibitors and 150 speakers across five stages, covering trading technology, financial solutions, market developments and business opportunities.
Attendees explored trading platforms and fintech solutions while taking part in expert sessions, networking meetings and business discussions.
The organisers also introduced dedicated experiences for traders, IBs and affiliates, giving each group more targeted opportunities to meet companies, potential partners and other industry participants.
A New Milestone for Forex Expo Dubai
Niyaz Mohammed, Commercial Director at HQMENA, said the new record was particularly significant given the uncertainty surrounding the region ahead of the event.
“Breaking our own Guinness World Records™ title is an incredible achievement for Forex Expo Dubai,” Mohammed said, adding that the turnout reflected the strength of the trading community and the confidence of exhibitors and partners.
The two-day event brought together brokerages, fintech companies, traders, investors, payment providers, IBs, affiliates and online trading technology companies.
Dubai’s Growing Role in Global Trading
Forex Expo Dubai has developed into a major meeting point for the region’s online trading and fintech sector. The event combines exhibitions, technology showcases, educational sessions and business networking, giving companies and industry professionals a platform to explore emerging opportunities.
The latest attendance record also marks the second consecutive year in which Forex Expo Dubai has broken its own Guinness World Records title.
With 23,816 attendees in 2026, the ninth edition closed with a new benchmark for the event and reinforced Dubai’s position as a meeting point for participants across the global forex and online trading ecosystem.
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Source: Gulf News
