The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Advisory Board meets in Dubai

The Advisory Board of The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) met Saturday for the first of its bi-annual meetings of 2004.

Headed by DIFC Chairman, Anis Al Jallaf, the Advisory Board discussed and debated a range of topics including how the board itself can continue to support and assist the DIFC management on strategic issues and marketing.

“Our illustrious Advisory Board provides vast input on a number of issues and in a number of ways,” commented Anis Al Jallaf. “Board members serve as ‘goodwill ambassadors’ for the DIFC and help spread the word to the financial communities of the world that HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision for a world class financial centre in Dubai is fast becoming a reality.”

DIFC CEO, Naser Nabulsi added,

“In addition to their role as advocates of the DIFC success story, our Advisory Board members provide us with invaluable ongoing input on such matters as the global economic environment and how it impacts on our strategy. Overall, their input into our strategic direction global positioning and business development planning is a major reason why we have achieved the success we have in such a short time.”

At the meetings held at the Emirates Towers hotel on 13th and 14th March, the advisory board was also updated on the latest news at the DIFC.