More than 100,000 customers have availed residency services and completed medical tests across Smart Salem’s three centres over the past 12 months
The financial centre saw a steady growth in the number of financially regulated firms establishing their base at DIFC
The partnership is expected to bring immense value to startups participating in DIFC Innovation Hub’s various accelerator programmes this year
The inaugural forum will be held at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC on October 4-5
Verition manages approximately $7.3bn across its strategies, with over 400 employees globally
The global investment firm has secured DFSA licence to locally service and advise clients
Real estate investors looking to leverage the boom in the UAE market without committing to a large outlay can use REITs to earn high yields
The campus will be home to entrepreneurs, disruptors and engineers who possess passion for emerging technologies
The AccelerateHER network has successfully mentored over 100 women through more than 200 mentorship pairings and 120 workshops
The joint initiative aims to encourage national talent, drive innovation and entrepreneurial growth
The enactment of the new regulations supports the DIFC Launchpad by providing a legislative framework for venture building
Dubai is home to more than 55,000 high net-worth individuals and over $3tn of private wealth is within an hour’s flight of the city
The programme supports efforts to realise the financial centre’s 2030 strategy to catalyse economic growth
Dubai International Financial Centre is offering reduced licensing fees and capital requirements for hedge funds domiciling a domestic fund
The financial centre registered the highest number of new firms – totalling 1,084 – last year
The new rules provide guidelines for family businesses holding assets and operating in or from DIFC, in support of their succession and legacy planning for future generations
The platform will address metaverse policy development and legislation on open data, digital identity and company law frameworks in the metaverse
DIFC’s fintech accelerator programme has attracted more than 3,000 applications from all over the world
The new branch will offer clients a Swiss platform, with a focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning
Waqar Siddique has withdrawn his Financial Markets Tribunal review and will not contest the regulator’s findings
The agreement will see DIFC and Global Start-up Studio Network organise in-person and virtual events for venture studios, and foster collaboration to develop purpose-built frameworks and tools for their use
A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year
The total overseas investments amount to $23.2bn and its overseas equity capital is approximately $65bn
Guests can avail a dedicated concierge, a la carte dining package, chauffeur service and the option to watch the games with a celebrity or former football player
The Middle East has seen an influx of fintech startups, new funding and increased support for existing and new ventures
La Voile Rouge presents a lavish fine dining experience that transports you to the tropical sceneries and seashore flavours of France
The decree covers all real estate investment funds licensed and regulated by government authorities as well as private development zones and free zones
US-based Lord Abbett joins more than 250 leading wealth and asset managers at DIFC
Hutong offers contemporary Chinese cuisine in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, New York and Miami
The note is the first ever carbon-neutrality theme bond issued in the GCC region