Featured Real 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
Featured FintechNew 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
Featured TechnologyDubai 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 Leaders FeaturedRipple 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
Featured FintechRipple 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
Featured FintechDIFC 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
Magazine TechnologyBlockchain 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
Banking FeaturedMaybank 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
FintechDIFC registers over 100 new fintech startups since end-2018International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 Leading fintech companies have picked the centre as their preferred jurisdiction in the Middle East region... Read more