DIFC

DIFC designated companies: Centre widens access with major regulatory overhaul DIFC expands access to designated companies by removing previous eligibility tests and requiring licensed corporate service providers, boosting holding-structure flexibility …

DIFC Tops 10,000 Active Firms as AI and Fintech Surge, Sheikh Maktoum Says Sheikh Maktoum praises DIFC’s milestone as the centre records over 10,000 active companies and strong AI and …

DIFC Courts record 25% rise in H1 2026 cases and Dh10.02bn in claims DIFC Courts report a 25% rise in H1 2026 caseload and Dh10.02bn in claims, driven by party …

DFSA Consultation Paper 173 Proposes Major Overhaul of Collective Investment Funds Framework DFSA Consultation Paper 173 proposes a major overhaul of DIFC’s collective investment funds framework, aligning rules with international …

Standard Chartered launches integrated USDC issuance and redemption service from DIFC Standard Chartered has launched an integrated USDC issuance and redemption service from the Dubai International Financial Centre, offering institutional …

Heights Tower: DIFC Awards AED 3 Billion Main Construction Contract to Al Basti & Maktah DIFC awards AED 3bn construction contract for Heights Tower to Al Basti & Maktah; 366 …

DIFC Celebrates Graduation of Next Generation of Leaders Program for Family Businesses DIFC’s Next Generation of Leaders program graduates its inaugural cohort at the Family Wealth Centre, strengthening succession planning …

Arab Bank Switzerland launches Middle East unit in DIFC Arab Bank Switzerland opens ‘Arab Bank Switzerland – Middle East’ in DIFC, creating a regional wealth-management hub and platform with assets …

Oak Hill Advisors Dubai branch cleared by DFSA as firm joins DIFC asset managers Oak Hill Advisors Dubai branch approved by DFSA to operate from DIFC, joining 100 registered hedge …