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DIFC Future Sustainability Forum

DIFC: First Future Sustainability Forum to host over 1,000 global industry heads

The first ever Future Sustainability Forum will be held from October 4-5, at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC

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Swiss bank Lombard Odier plans expansion after getting new Dubai licence

The Swiss bank is expanding its UAE presence as part of a push to tap family wealth and a growing pool of entrepreneurs

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

DIFC unveils five-year innovation strategy for financial services

Investments in fintech is further accelerating the ongoing pace of fintech innovation globally and in Dubai

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Sales for DIFC’s first premium residential offering to open on Sept 20

Global property consultancy firm Knight Frank has been appointed as the exclusive sales and marketing partner and will be responsible for the sale of the residences

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Central Park Towers, DIFC unveils enhanced amenities for tenants

It is home to iconic business brands, and is a landmark destination for events and entertainment

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Dubai: DIFC amends data protection regulations

Regulation 10 is the first enacted regulation in the MEASA region on the processing of personal data via autonomous and semi-autonomous systems such as AI or generative, machine learning

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Dubai’s DIFC to issue artificial intelligence and Web3 licences

The Dubai AI and Web 3.0 Campus is a dedicated campus for AI and Web3 innovation and will provide physical and digital infrastructure within the DIFC Innovation One new premises

Smart Salem to expand UAE residence visa processing services in DIFC image Dubai Media Office DIFC

Smart Salem, DIFC Services to expand UAE residence visa processing services

More than 100,000 customers have availed residency services and completed medical tests across Smart Salem’s three centres over the past 12 months

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DIFC’s H1 results show 23% rise in companies joining financial centre

The financial centre saw a steady growth in the number of financially regulated firms establishing their base at DIFC

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Crypto Oasis Ventures, DIFC to collaborate on accelerator programmes

The partnership is expected to bring immense value to startups participating in DIFC Innovation Hub’s various accelerator programmes this year

DIFC to host first edition of Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai image DIFC_WAM

DIFC to host first Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai

The inaugural forum will be held at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC on October 4-5

DIFC aims to attract 50 hedge funds to Dubai photo courtesy Dubai Media Office twitter

US hedge fund Verition chooses DIFC for global expansion

Verition manages approximately $7.3bn across its strategies, with over 400 employees globally

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AllianceBernstein opens new office in DIFC to expand Middle East presence

The global investment firm has secured DFSA licence to locally service and advise clients

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Guide to capitalise on UAE’s flourishing real estate market

Real estate investors looking to leverage the boom in the UAE market without committing to a large outlay can use REITs to earn high yields

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DIFC to build new campus to attract over 500 AI and Web3 startups

The campus will be home to entrepreneurs, disruptors and engineers who possess passion for emerging technologies

DIFC, DIB backed AccelerateHER is back

DIFC, DIB-backed AccelerateHER returns for 7th edition, registrations open

The AccelerateHER network has successfully mentored over 100 women through more than 200 mentorship pairings and 120 workshops

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Emirates NBD, DIFC to support Dubai Economic Agenda D33 goals

The joint initiative aims to encourage national talent, drive innovation and entrepreneurial growth

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DIFC enacts new venture studio regulations

The enactment of the new regulations supports the DIFC Launchpad by providing a legislative framework for venture building

Dubai is centre for wealth creation

Why Dubai is the new wealth and asset management global hotspot

Dubai is home to more than 55,000 high net-worth individuals and over $3tn of private wealth is within an hour’s flight of the city

DIFC unveils DIFC Launchpad

Dubai financial hub launches venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’

The programme supports efforts to realise the financial centre’s 2030 strategy to catalyse economic growth

DIFC aims to attract 50 hedge funds to Dubai photo courtesy Dubai Media Office twitter

Dubai’s DIFC in talks to attract 50 hedge funds

Dubai International Financial Centre is offering reduced licensing fees and capital requirements for hedge funds domiciling a domestic fund

Dubai’s DIFC registers highest revenue in history

Dubai’s DIFC registers highest ever revenue in 2022

The financial centre registered the highest number of new firms – totalling 1,084 – last year

Dubai's DIFC enacts new regulations for family-owned businesses

Dubai’s DIFC enacts new regulations for family-owned businesses, UHNWIs

The new rules provide guidelines for family businesses holding assets and operating in or from DIFC, in support of their succession and legacy planning for future generations

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

Dubai’s DIFC unveils ‘Metaverse Platform’

The platform will address metaverse policy development and legislation on open data, digital identity and company law frameworks in the metaverse

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC’s fintech accelerator programme has attracted more than 3,000 applications from all over the world

Habib Bank AG Zurich opens branch in DIFC to expand footprint

Habib Bank AG Zurich opens branch in DIFC to expand footprint

The new branch will offer clients a Swiss platform, with a focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning

Former Abraaj COO reaches settlement with Dubai’s DFSA

Former Abraaj COO reaches settlement with Dubai’s DFSA

Waqar Siddique has withdrawn his Financial Markets Tribunal review and will not contest the regulator’s findings

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Dubai’s DIFC, US-based GSSN to develop venture studio models globally

The agreement will see DIFC and Global Start-up Studio Network organise in-person and virtual events for venture studios, and foster collaboration to develop purpose-built frameworks and tools for their use

Dubai’s DIFC records 11% increase in new company registrations in H1 2022

A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year

China’s Grid Giant expands presence through DIFC to advance region’s energy transition

State Grid Corporation of China sets up first office in DIFC

The total overseas investments amount to $23.2bn and its overseas equity capital is approximately $65bn