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Dubai surges toward global top 10 financial centres as DIFC outpaces New York, London and Hong Kong
Dubai is advancing as a next-generation financial hub, with DIFC driving competitiveness and outperforming traditional centres
DIFC
Dubai DIFC assets soar 58 per cent to $700bn as US firms expand regional footprint
US financial firms expand in Dubai DIFC as AUM hits $700bn, rising 58 per cent in 2024. DIFC CEO highlights hedge fund growth
Artificial intelligence
AI in Dubai: DIFC firms report 166% surge in Generative AI use
DFSA’s 2025 survey finds Generative AI use up 166% in DIFC, with 52% now using AI as Dubai financial sector embraces innovation
DIFC
Dubai’s DIFC surpasses 8,000 companies as banking assets triple to $240 billion
Dubai’s financial free zone becomes Middle East’s top financial hub, with $240 billion in banking assets and AED 17.5 billion in court claims
DIFC
Dubai debt deal: DIFC and Partners for Growth join forces to fund next generation tech companies
DIFC partners with Partners for Growth to provide structured growth debt to FinTech, HealthTech, and PropTech firms driving Dubai economy
DIFC
Dubai at heart of $20tn alternative investment boom: DIFC
DIFC report reveals global alternative assets now exceed $20tn, with Dubai emerging as a global hub for high-growth investments
DIFC
Dubai’s DEWS savings scheme surpasses $1bn milestone
Dubai DEWS savings plan, managed by DIFC, has exceeded $1bn in assets, benefitting 74,000 employees and advancing long-term economic goals
DIFC
UAE launches Entrepreneurship Programme to train 10,000 Emiratis through DIFC’s Ignyte platform
UAE launches Entrepreneurship Programme to train 10,000 Emiratis, empowering youth to build startups and drive innovation through Ignyte
DIFC
Dubai joins world’s top 4 FinTech hubs in Global Financial Centres Index
Dubai has been ranked a top four global FinTech hub in the GFCI, with DIFC firms surpassing 1,500 and raising $4.2bn in investment
DIFC
Private capital boom to exceed $30tn by 2030 as Dubai cements global wealth hub status: DIFC
DIFC’s new report shows private markets will exceed $30tn by 2030 as global wealth hits $471tn, reinforcing Dubai’s rise as a private capital hub
DIFC
Sovereign secures DIFC licence to expand UAE corporate services operations
Sovereign’s capabilities in DIFC will enable it to support clients with governance and legacy planning
Dar Global
Dar Global unveils $12.5bn growth plan with major Saudi projects, expanded financing, and DIFC launch
Saudi real estate developer Dar Global reveals major expansion plans with massive projects in Riyadh and Jeddah
Data Protection Law
Dubai’s DIFC announces new Data Protection Law changes
The amendments include modifications to the Data Protection Law that introduce a Private Right of Action through the DIFC Courts
Arada
Dubai real estate: Arada sells DIFC’s largest apartment in Akala for $34m
The Observatory in Akala, DIFC is the largest apartment sold in Dubai this year
DIFC
Wealthbrix launches in DIFC to target rising demand from UAE’s next-gen millionaires and UHNWIs
Wealthbrix Capital Partners launches in DIFC to serve UAE’s booming millionaire and UHNWI population
Asset Management
UAE real estate giant Binghatti Holding launches $1bn asset management arm in Dubai
Binghatti Capital will implement separate mandates within its real estate strategy
