Comfortable local setup, but the platform feels a bit dated

Name: Comfortable local setup, but the platform feels a bit dated
Item: Albilad
Rating: 4
Author: Layla Qureshi

I’m Layla from Sharjah and I opened an account mainly because I wanted a broker/bank setup that feels familiar in the region. The onboarding was straightforward and the funding process worked without any surprises. Trading execution has been fine for my swing trades on major FX pairs, and I like that the statements and reporting are clear. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is the platform experience. Some screens feel older and it takes more taps/clicks than I expect to find basic things like order history and instrument details. Also, spreads are okay on majors but not as competitive as some global brokers I’ve used, so I keep this account for more conservative trades. Overall: reliable and easy to fund, but I’d love to see a UI refresh and a bit more competitiveness on costs.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 5/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Comfortable local setup, but the platform feels a bit dated