Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Meet Arif Amiri, CEO of Dubai International Financial CentreIFM CorrespondentAugust 25, 2023October 10, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 25, 2023October 10, 2023 In 2020, Arif Amiri announced the launch of a start-up accelerator program for fintech start-ups in Africa... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateEmirates REIT sells its flagship DIFC property worth $11 mnWebAdminJune 14, 2021 by WebAdminJune 14, 2021 The Dubai-based shell and core space are priced at $9120 per foot... Read more
FeaturedFintechNew DIFC Innovation Hub to spur fintech growth in DubaiWebAdminMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 by WebAdminMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 Plans have already been approved to expand the size of the Innovation Hub four times and it will cover 315,000 sq ft... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDubai Economy and DIFC sign agreement to expand UAE KYC Blockchain ConsortiumPritam BordoloiApril 7, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 7, 2021 The agreement positions the consortium as the national corporate eKYC platform... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedRipple appoints new managing director for Southeast AsiaPritam BordoloiMarch 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 19, 2021 Brooks Entwistle will drive digital assets and blockchain adoption in the region... Read more
FeaturedFintechRipple establishes regional headquarters at DIFCWebAdminNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by WebAdminNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Ripple has chosen DIFC for its reputation as a leading global financial centre... Read more
FeaturedFintechDIFC invests in four startups as part of $100 million fintech fundInternational Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020 The authority seeks to support companies looking to expand into the Middle East, Africa and South Asia... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBlockchain is disruptiveWebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by WebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 The KYC blockchain platform simplifies data verification process for businesses and minimises regulatory oversights of banks... Read more
BankingFeaturedMaybank Islamic launches first overseas branch in DubaiInternational FinanceFebruary 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 13, 2020March 18, 2020 The bank’s Dubai branch will focus on wholesale banking which includes corporate financing, treasury, capital markets and trade finance... Read more
Islamic FinanceDIFC records 45% growth in Islamic assets in Q2 2019International Finance DeskOctober 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 17, 2019 Islamic finance sector is growing at a rate of 1.5 times more than traditional finance... Read more