DIFC

DIFC launches Dubai Financial Experts Program to develop next generation of national leaders in financial services

The initiative aims to boost Emirati knowledge, skills, and leadership in financial services

UAE Creators HQ launches with vision to empower 10,000 content creators

This initiative aims to unite global content creators and industry leaders, making the UAE a top digital media destination

Aldar acquires $626.2 million tower in Dubai’s DIFC

Aldar becomes sole UAE developer with commercial assets in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s key financial districts – ADGM and DIFC

DIFC successfully repays $700 million sukuk on schedule

The Sukuk was issued to fund the Centre’s expansion, including Gate Avenue

Investec expands presence in Middle East with new office at Dubai International Financial Centre

The DIFC office will connect HNWIs, family offices, and financial institutions in the GCC, providing advisory services in private banking and wealth management.

Dubai’s wealth management sector sees 62 percent surge in authorized entities in H1 2024: DFSA

The DFSA facilitated the expansion of capital markets in the DIFC, which remains the world’s largest ESG sukuk market

Dubai AI Campus, Google Cloud partner to support region’s startup ecosystem

Half of all funded generative AI startups are Google Cloud customers, including 70 percent of generative AI unicorns

DIFC Innovation Hub, Ripple partner to accelerate adoption of blockchain technology in UAE

Partnership to provide the means to drive blockchain and crypto adoption amongst early-stage companies and scale-ups

DIFC sees rapid expansion, adds 820 companies in H1 2024, AUM reaches $700 billion

Over 370 wealth and asset management firms, including more than 50 pure-play hedge funds, are now based in the Centre

DIFC Courts records strong uptake of services in H1 2024, handles 480 cases worth $285.86 million

The Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) also saw strong operational capacity, with 265 claims filed, totaling AED27.2 million

Dubai’s DFSA completes record number of inspections to ensure audit quality at DIFC

The DFSA recorded its highest number of authorizations, licensing over 100 new firms in 2022-2023

Dubai launches new mixed-use development project ‘DIFC Square’

The project will expand DIFC's real estate with offices and retail, meeting the demand for prime office space in Dubai's financial district