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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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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.

2,437

registered companies

25,600

people workforce

DFSA’s 2020 Summer Innovation Testing Licence Programme accepts largest number of innovative…

05 Jul 2020

DIFC’s Gate Avenue opens highly anticipated dining destination - South Market

30 Jun 2020

Enhanced DIFC Data Protection Law Comes into Effect on 1 July 2020

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Welcome to DIFC

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.

2,437

25,600

DFSA’s 2020 Summer Innovation Testing Licence Programme accepts largest number of innovative…

DIFC’s Gate Avenue opens highly anticipated dining destination - South Market

Enhanced DIFC Data Protection Law Comes into Effect on 1 July 2020

Cross-border Opportunities in Asian & Middle East FinTech Ecosystems

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

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.

2,437

25,600

DFSA’s 2020 Summer Innovation Testing Licence Programme accepts largest number of innovative…

DIFC’s Gate Avenue opens highly anticipated dining destination - South Market

Enhanced DIFC Data Protection Law Comes into Effect on 1 July 2020

Cross-border Opportunities in Asian & Middle East FinTech Ecosystems

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