Where
FINANCE MEETS
Opportunities

About Dubai International Financial Centre

Where Finance Meets Opportunity

Established in 2005 and spanning an area of over 110 hectares, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a major financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia Region. Being a global financial hub with stringent rules and regulations and first-class infrastructure DIFC is home to over 4,300 companies and 36,000 professionals from around the world.

 In the financial sector, Dubai International Financial Centre is home to NASDAQ Dubai, a stock exchange based there and a major venue for financial trading in the region. Another major initiative taken by DIFC is the DIFC FinTech Hive a first-of-its-kind Fintech Accelerator in the region that promotes technological advances in the financial sector.

There is also the DIFC Metaverse Platform to integrate and promote virtual and digital assets in the zone. DIFC also has a robust and independent legal system known as DIFC Courts that are based on English Common Law and have judges from many current or former Commonwealth countries. DIFC courts are responsible for providing quick and efficient justice in their jurisdiction.

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Why Dubai International Financial Centre?

Dubai International Financial Centre sits at the crossroads of three major continents, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and experiences a financial flow of billions of dollars through it every year. From excellent infrastructure to a robust legal framework and tons of financial experts, it has everything that a business needs.

Secondly, the zone is located in Dubai one of the most prosperous, stable, and secure economies in the world that is growing at an exponential rate, making it ideal for investors. Add to it the vast network of companies and businesses operating in the DIFC, it creates a unique ecosystem for growth and innovation.

Benefits of Setting Up a Business in Dubai International Financial Centre

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Strong DIFC Laws

 Dubai International Financial Centre has a strong legal framework enforced by the DIFC Courts responsible for dealing with all kinds of crimes.

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DIFC Academy

For those wanted to learn the ins and outs of the financial world, DIFC Academy offers one of the most successful executive learning programs in the region.

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Family Wealth Centre

Family Wealth Centre helps family business grow their businesses by providing them with advisory support, education and awareness, and high-level networking.

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Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub in DIFC with over 1000 companies under its umbrella is one of the largest incubators of tech startups, venture capital firms, digital labs, and educational entities.

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Unique Licenses

DIFC offers a wide variety of unique licenses like the Venture Studio License, Innovation Holding License, and even Artificial Intelligence and Coding License.

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Retail and Leisure

Besides the many financial institutions, DIFC is also known for its retail sector and the wide variety of leisure activities that it provides.

Business Activities in Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre is home to a wide variety of business activities mainly involving the financial sector. These include banking retail, investment, and corporate banking, asset management, financial trading, insurance and reassurance, Fintech and innovation, legal and accounting services, and Islamic financial services. Besides the financial sector, other businesses in DIFC include a flourishing retail sector, logistics and supply chain services, Telecommunications, and even Aerospace and Defense.

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