Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$ 7.7 trillion.
DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of more than 22,000 professionals working across over 2,000 active registered companies.
The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance. Today, it offers one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.
May 1, 2025
The report and its key findings were unveiled at the Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC), which was attended by over 1,700 insurance and (re)insurance professionals from 82 countries. Informed by network-based research and candid discussions with business leaders, the report uncovers emerging opportunities within the sector, driven by climate change; transition to net-zero; evolving AI, Web3 and crypto asset landscape; the Middle East’s mega-projects; MGAs and more. Download your copy here.
June 2, 2025
Titled “Emerging Technologies and Finance: AI’s transformative impact on finance and innovation”. Produced in partnership with Asia House, the report explores how AI, blockchain, cloud computing and digital solutions are driving innovation, operational and cost efficiencies, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth for the global financial services industry. Informed by network-based research and candid discussions with industry leaders, this report uncovers how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are rewriting the playbook for the global financial services industry. Download your copy here.
Jan. 20, 2021
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July 6, 2022
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Sept. 11, 2023
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Nov. 18, 2025
Background: Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) is preparing to launch its final Future of Finance report of 2025 which focuses on The Future of Finance: Next-Generation Financial Cities. The report series is developed in partnership with Asia House and explores the rise of next-generation financial hubs and the innovative approaches these cities are adopting - spanning governance, regulation, technology, infrastructure, and talent attraction - to become new epicentres of global capital.
To coincide with the launch, DIFC will …