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  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$ 7.7 trillion.
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A Continuous Record Growth with Key Milestones Achieved in 2019. Read about our achievements last year here
DIFC is one of the world’s top financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
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Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre is a top ten global financial centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

A vibrant business ecosystem of over 25,000 professionals working across more than 2,400 active registered firms that benefit from the centre’s robust independent judicial system & regulatory framework, a global financial exchange, inspiring architecture, and enabling support services.

The DIFC district features ultra-modern office space, retail outlets, cafes & restaurants, art galleries, residential apartments, public green areas and hotels, making it the ultimate destination where business meets lifestyle.

2,584

registered companies

25,600

people workforce

DIFC and Dubai Future Foundation collaborate to make the Emirate a Leading City of the Future

09 Sep 2020

New Opportunities at DIFC Through Expanded Prescribed Company Regime

08 Sep 2020

DIFC’s Gate Avenue awarded LEED Gold Certification

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Welcome to DIFC

An Urban Lifestyle Collection: Gate Avenue

Watch our expert-led business webinars

Calling all innovators

DIFC FinTech Fund

Dubai International Financial Centre is a top ten global financial centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

2,584

25,600

DIFC and Dubai Future Foundation collaborate to make the Emirate a Leading City of the Future

New Opportunities at DIFC Through Expanded Prescribed Company Regime

DIFC’s Gate Avenue awarded LEED Gold Certification

10th Annual Islamic Finance Conference

DIFC Data Protection Law 2020 Updates

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Webinar

Are you a financial institution, corporate office, professional service provider or retailer? Explore opportunities for your business in the DIFC.

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Welcome to DIFC

An Urban Lifestyle Collection: Gate Avenue

Watch our expert-led business webinars

Calling all innovators

DIFC FinTech Fund

Dubai International Financial Centre is a top ten global financial centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

2,584

25,600

DIFC and Dubai Future Foundation collaborate to make the Emirate a Leading City of the Future

New Opportunities at DIFC Through Expanded Prescribed Company Regime

DIFC’s Gate Avenue awarded LEED Gold Certification

10th Annual Islamic Finance Conference

DIFC Data Protection Law 2020 Updates

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Webinar

Are you a financial institution, corporate office, professional service provider or retailer? Explore opportunities for your business in the DIFC.