The sandbox, part of the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme, aims to enhance innovation while maintaining market integrity and protecting investors
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DIFC
Dubai real estate: 366 DIFC Heights homes sell out in just days
DIFC Heights Tower sells out in days as investors snap up homes in Dubai financial district
assets under management
India-based Ambit Global Private Client expands footprint into Dubai
The new entity, Ambit Global Private Client (MENA) Limited, is the result of the strategic acquisition of Dubai-based Moonrock Investments Ltd by Ambit
DIFC
Dubai real estate: DIFC launches Heights Tower with sales starting April 16
Heights Tower in Dubai’s DIFC will feature 366 luxury residences across 32 floors, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom duplexes
DIFC
Dubai rated as a top 5 FinTech city and climbs financial centre rankings
Dubai emerging as one of the most important financial centres in the world in respected ranking
DFSA
DFSA to organise Regulatory Sandbox to enhance tokenisation in DIFC
Sandbox offers a regulatory pathway from experimentation to full authorisation; Firms are invited to submit an Expression of Interest before 24 April
Dubai
Ripple becomes first blockchain-enabled payments provider to secure DFSA licence
Having established its Middle East headquarters in DIFC in 2020, more than 20 per cent of its global customer base is already operating in the region
Cryptocurrency
Nod for stablecoins USDC and EURC to accelerate UAE’s emergence as a crypto powerhouse, say experts
The DFSA’s decision will enable over 6,000 DIFC firms to use these stablecoins for payments and treasury functions legally
DFSA
DFSA-regulated entities jump 31% in 2024 to go past the 900 mark
The DFSA authorised 946 individuals and 17 Designated Non-Financial Business or Professional corporate services providers during the year
DIFC
DIFC shatters revenue and occupation records in 20th year of operation
Reports 55% jump in operating profit to $363mn; 37% increase in revenue to $484mn; 25% growth in active companies to 6,920
DFSA
ASB Capital commences operations in Dubai, aims to bridge regional and global markets
The firm said it will offer a diverse portfolio of wealth and asset management solutions, including public markets, private markets, and investment banking
DIFC
DIFC Courts growing workload – 114 claims filed for $7.6bn in 2024
Small Claims Tribunal records 592 claims; 11.2% increase in the number of registered law firms in the emirates to 208
Artificial intelligence
DFSA co-leads report on AI’s impact in financial services
The report, prepared alongside UK’s FCA, provides key insights on the use of consumer-facing AI in global financial services
DIFC
SC Ventures, Yabx invest $10mn in DIFC-headquartered Furaha to drive education financing in Africa
The platform is to commence its operations with education finance, and will start with Uganda as its first market
DIFC
DIFC partners with Lloyd’s to boost future talent in insurance sector
The agreement, which envisages a longstanding partnership, will help support development of a talent pipeline into the fast-growing Middle East region
Agricultural Bank of China
Chinese companies flock to Dubai as UAE-China trade tipped to reach $200bn by 2030
DIFC in Dubai a hub for Chinese investors as UAE and China strengthen business bonds