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DIFC, Guernsey Finance Collaborate to Unlock Dynamic Economic Growth

News Desk 1 15/01/2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced it is joining forces with Guernsey Finance, a joint industry and government initiative established to promote Guernsey’s financial services

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DIFC announces opening of “Link Bridge” to enhance connectivity of DIFC

News Desk 1 10/01/2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the successful completion and opening of the “Link Bridge” today, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen the connectivity and ease-of-mobility for the DIFC community.  The air-conditioned bridge is 116 metres long, about 8 metres wide and 5 metres high. The opening of the “Link Bridge” was […]

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DIFC’s Preferred Position for Hedge Fund Ecosystem

News Desk 1 09/01/2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today confirmed the Centre has secured an exclusive partnership with HFM, the hedge fund arm of global data intelligence firm With Intelligence, to launch the region’s first exclusive hedge fund event in 2024.   Through the […]

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DIFC Innovation Hub Connects Investors

News Desk 1 30/11/2023

DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is hosting its annual flagship Investor Day, where the investor community will have the opportunity to meet the finalists of the ninth edition of the FinTech Accelerator Programme and the seventh edition of […]

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DIFC Signs MoU with Seoul Metropolitan Government

News Desk 1 10/11/2023

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) to foster cross border collaboration, share best practices and drive financial services innovation between Dubai and Seoul. The first-of-its-kind

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Indulge in the grandeur of Diwali at DIFC

News Desk 1 09/11/2023

DIFC is the perfect place to celebrate Diwali this year with a range of offers and activities taking place during the Festival of Lights. From delicious menus to workshops and giveaways, DIFC is the ideal destination in Dubai to enjoy the festive season with family and friends. Diners atBombay Borough, located in Gate Village 3, […]

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Stay Active During Dubai Fitness Challenge at DIFC!

News Desk 1 09/11/2023

DIFC is transforming into a health and well-being hub to celebrate the 7th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. DIFC is running complimentary fitness sessions daily during the 30×30 challenge, with sessions ranging from boxing, circuit classes, Pilates, yoga, Zumba to dance, so every sport and fitness activity is covered! DIFC Running Club will also […]

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DIFC honours the nation on the 11th UAE Flag Day

News Desk 1 03/11/2023

Celebrating the United Arab Emirate’s past, present, and future on Flag Day, DIFC proudly hoisted the UAE flag at the iconic Gate Building in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. The Governor of DIFC, HE Essa Kazim, proudly raised the UAE flag high in front of dignitaries from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), DIFC […]

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SKIN111 Medical & Aesthetic Clinic ventures into dental care

News Desk 1 23/10/2023

SKIN111 Medical & Aesthetic Clinic, an award-winning premium chain of aesthetic and wellness centres, is spreading its wings into the realm of advanced dental care with the launch of THE CLINIC SKIN111 in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Transforming an existing facility, the new clinic not only features innovative dental care services but also weaves […]

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Discover rare watches, exclusive homeware and new culinary delights at DIFC this October

News Desk 1 17/10/2023

Celebrate the art of watchmaking this October as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, unveils a new exhibition by Christie’s Middle East titled, “Watches Online: The Dubai Edit.” Featuring a curated selection of over 160 modern and vintage timepieces from some of the

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DIFC – the first Global Financial Centre in the region to publish its Sustainable Finance Framework

News Desk 1 04/10/2023

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced its Sustainable Finance Framework (“The Framework”), published in September 2023 with a positive Second Party Opinion review by S&P Global Ratings, which sets out fundraising principles for investments in its

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DIFC Announces Consultation on New Digital Assets Law

News Desk 1 02/10/2023

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has proposed to enact a first-of-its-kind Digital Assets Law, a new Law of Security and related amendments to select existing legislation to cater to the requirements of the DIFC’s proposed digital assets regime to other […]

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DIFC set to host the inaugural Future Sustainability Forum

News Desk 1 02/10/2023

Dubai is poised to elevate its stature as a leading advocate for global climate change action and sustainable finance innovation with the fast-approaching Future Sustainability Forum (“The Forum”). Hosted by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, the Future Sustainability

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DIFC Unveils Five Year Innovation Outlook for Financial Services

News Desk 1 30/09/2023

A report titled ‘Drivers of Innovation in Financial Services’ issued today by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, in collaboration with Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group business and one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and

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Driving Action for Global Climate Change

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

Over 1000 global industry leaders to convene in Dubai at upcoming Future Sustainability Forum hosted by DIFC Dubai is set to take centre stage on action for climate change as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is gearing up to host […]

Real Estate Business

DIFC’s first residential offering fully sold out at record pace

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced that its first residential offering ‘DIFC Living’ has entirely sold out at record pace, reaffirming the strong demand for residential property at the heart of DIFC, further elevating the destination’s lifestyle offering.

Arts & Culture Lifestyle

DIFC’s Sculpture Park folds up on September 30, 2023

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

DIFC’s must-visit art exhibition, Sculpture Park, is set to finish its second season on September 30, 2023, giving visitors a final chance to enjoy over 100 extraordinary artworks from artists worldwide. Sculpture Park in DIFC, Dubai City, has welcomed visitors with its theme ‘Tales Under the Gate’. It features modern, futuristic, innovative and cutting-edge artistic […]

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DIFC positions Dubai as a global insurance and reinsurance hub with unparalleled growth

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to steer Dubai’s position as a worldwide hub for the insurance and reinsurance industry. Having granted several licences to insurance and reinsurance companies in recent months, the sector is on track for 20% annual […]

Business Tech

First batch of DIFC Metaverse Accelerator Programme graduates

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023 0

Programme received 160+ entries from UAE, UK, US, India, France The first batch of 10 Middle Eastern and global startups has graduated from the DIFC Metaverse Accelerator Programme of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) after undergoing a three-month-long series of boot camp workshops that began on June 5, 2023. The programme received 160+ entries from […]

Finance Business

Zurich Insurance and DIFC Innovation Hub partner to empower insurtech start-up ecosystem in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023 0

New collaboration encompasses FinTech Accelerator Programme in DIFC Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) – the Switzerland-headquartered global multi-line insurer – has entered a strategic alliance with DIFC Innovation Hub, the top-rated fintech and innovation ecosystem in the Middle East region, to empower the latter’s FinTech Accelerator Programme. The FinTech