THE MIDDLE EAST’S

19. Sarwa

Description: Investment and personal finance platform
Headquarters: UAE
Date of Establishment: 2017
Founders : Mark Chahwan, Jad Sayegh, Nadine Mezher

Sarwa allows users to trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, crypto, and options, alongside hands-off investing and high-yield savings. In early 2025, it launched Sarwa Private Wealth, a wealth management service for clients with more than $500,000 in deposits. In May 2026, it surpassed $1 billion in client assets under management (AUM) including equities, options, cryptocurrencies, and cash across Sarwa Invest, Sarwa Trade, Sarwa Crypto, and Sarwa Save. By December 2025, the platform had surpassed 300,000 registered users, with nearly $3 billion in trading volume and more than $200 million in gains realized by investors.