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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$ 8 trillion.
  
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With a diverse client portfolio, DIFC hosts a range of financial and non-financial firms and retailers from across the globe.

The areas of business within the Centre include banking, professional services, global corporations, insurance, wealth management, and access to capital markets.

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