DRIVING THE FUTURE OF FINANCE

Ranked the #1 financial center and the largest innovation hub in the Middle East. Located in the heart of Dubai, DIFC provides easy access to fast growing local, Asian and African markets which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of USD 7.7 trillion.

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17-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.


Ecosystem of 27,000+ professionals, 3,200+ active registered firms and 1000+ financial and Innovation related companies.


An independent regulator with a proven judicial system and English Common Law framework.


Provides world-class data protection and intellectual property laws.


No capital controls, and no ownership restrictions.


Region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including (over 90%) subsidised innovation licensing, forward looking regulations, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for early and growth-stage start-ups through the AED 1 billion Dubai Future District Fund.


One of the region’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.


The one-stop shop for company establishment with digital onboarding.

  • 17-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.


  • Ecosystem of 27,000+ professionals, 3,200+ active registered firms and 1000+ financial and Innovation related companies.


  • An independent regulator with a proven judicial system and English Common Law framework.


  • Provides world-class data protection and intellectual property laws.


  • No capital controls, and no ownership restrictions.


  • Region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including (over 90%) subsidised innovation licensing, forward looking regulations, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for early and growth-stage start-ups through the AED 1 billion Dubai Future District Fund.


  • One of the region’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.


  • The one-stop shop for company establishment with digital onboarding.


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