Egyptian Fintech Thndr Becomes ADX’s First Remote Retail Trading Member

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has announced on 7 August the onboarding of Thndr, founded in Egypt, as its first remote retail trading member. The move allows Thndr’s more than four million users to buy and sell UAE-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without needing a physical presence in the country. Thndr, launched in 2020, is regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA). The platform offers access to markets in the UAE, Egypt, and the United States, and provides investment in various asset classes, including stocks, gold, mutual funds, and savings products. Thndr set up its base in the UAE capital through the Hub71 start-up platform. Hub71 is a technology and startup ecosystem based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, designed to attract and support entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from around the world. According to the company, Thndr processed over USD 13 billion in trading value and executed 12 million trades in 2024. With a market capitalization of approximately AED 3.1 trillion (USD 844 billion), the ADX is the second-largest exchange in the MENA region and ranks among the top 20 globally by…

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