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Dubai’s DIFC launches plan for MidEast’s first FinTech accelerator

by Staff writerFri 13 Jan 2017Tue 9 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre and Accenture aims to bring latest financial services technology to regional markets

Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East, Travel & Hospitality, Travel & Hospitality

UAE online travel firm hires ex-DIFC senior exec as new CEO

by Staff Writer Tue 10 Jan 2017Tue 9 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

Bank of Singapore wins nod to open branch in Dubai’s financial hub

by Staff Writer Tue 22 Nov 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

Bank of Palestine launches representative office in Dubai

by Staff Writer Wed 18 May 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East

DIFC chief sees no threat from new rival financial hubs

by Staff Writer Tue 10 May 2016Tue 9 Nov 2021

Politics & Economics

Dubai free zones said to drive $136bn of trade

by Staff Writer Tue 12 Apr 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Experts to assess losses in alleged Dubai gold fraud

by Staff Writer Thu 24 Mar 2016Sat 13 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries, Property, Real Estate, Real Estate

ICD, Brookfield ‘scrapped plans for distress fund’ to build DIFC project

by Staff Writer Thu 21 Jan 2016Tue 9 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Construction, Construction, GCC, Industries

Dubai to launch $1bn DIFC project next week

by Staff Writer Wed 13 Jan 2016Tue 9 Nov 2021

Gold bars

GCC, Middle East, Retail, Retail

Dubai gold retailer speaks out over fraud investigation

by Staff Writer Thu 24 Dec 2015Tue 9 Nov 2021

Gold bars

GCC, Industries, Retail, Retail

Dubai gold website launches legal action amid claims of fraud, mismanagement

by Staff Writer Wed 23 Dec 2015Tue 9 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries, Opinion

The DIFC finally becomes king of the castle

by Staff Writer Sat 13 Jun 2015Tue 9 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries

Abu Dhabi financial free zone ‘no rival to us’, says DIFC

by Staff Writer Thu 11 Jun 2015Tue 9 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Banking & Finance

Dubai’s DIFC says most new licences issued since 2008

by Staff Writer Wed 18 Mar 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

World’s oldest insurer launches operations in Dubai

by Staff Writer Fri 13 Mar 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Americas, Banking & Finance, GCC, Media, Media, Middle East

Bloomberg inks deal to feed DIFC news ticker

by Staff Writer Sat 7 Feb 2015Tue 9 Nov 2021

Politics & Economics

UAE set to register new expat wills from May

by Staff Writer Tue 3 Feb 2015Sat 13 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East

Dubai’s financial district hires ex-Emaar exec as deputy CEO

by Staff Writer Tue 30 Dec 2014Tue 9 Nov 2021

Japan's Nomura cuts investment banking jobs in Dubai

Banking & Finance

Dubai’s financial free zone to double in size in a decade – governor

by Staff Writer Mon 10 Nov 2014Wed 3 Nov 2021

Sukuk

Dubai’s DIFC plans $700m sukuk issue by end-Oct

by Staff Writer Sun 21 Sep 2014Wed 3 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Asia Pacific, Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Politics, Politics & Economics, South Asia

DIFC looks to the east for future growth

by Staff Writer Mon 7 Jul 2014Tue 9 Nov 2021

Breakfast talk explains proposed 120-day trade licence

by Staff Writer Thu 10 Apr 2014Wed 3 Nov 2021

Jeff Singer, CEO at DIFC.

Banking & Finance

Dubai’s financial hub posts double-digit growth in 2013

by Staff Writer Tue 4 Feb 2014Wed 3 Nov 2021

Politics & Economics

Nearly 95% of legal cases settled before going to trial – DIFC Court

by Staff Writer Mon 25 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Banking & Finance

Dubai financial regulator starts legal action against Deutsche Bank

by Staff Writer Mon 18 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Politics & Economics

Interview: DIFC Courts chief Mark Beer

by Staff Writer Sat 2 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East

Dubai bourse chief appointed as new DIFC governor

by Staff Writer Sun 22 Sep 2013Sat 13 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Lifestyle Property

DIFC says will refer rent disputes to RERA

by Staff Writer Tue 20 Aug 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

Politics & Economics

‘The world has changed’

by Staff Writer Sun 23 Jun 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre.

Banking & Finance

FTSE Group opens Dubai office amid growth plan

by Staff Writer Wed 12 Jun 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

For a decade, Dubai has prospered as the Middle Easts top financial centre, handling tens of billions of dollars of oil wealth.

Banking & Finance

New Abu Dhabi financial zone to challenge Dubai

by Staff Writer Wed 8 May 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

nIn February, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan passed a federal decree to create the zone on Al Maryah island, close to Abu Dhabis downtown area

Banking & Finance

Abu Dhabi says financial zone to bridge gap in global day

by Staff Writer Wed 1 May 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

Abu Dhabi plans Dubai-style financial free zone

by Staff Writer Sun 28 Apr 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

Dubai’s DIFC, London seek deeper ties

by Staff Writer Fri 22 Feb 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

Leichtenstein’s LGT eyes growth in Dubai

by Staff Writer Sat 16 Feb 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Standard Life has launched operations from Dubai International Financial Centre.

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, Europe, GCC, Middle East

UK’s Standard Life launches Dubai operations

by Staff Writer Mon 26 Nov 2012Tue 9 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries, Property, Real Estate, Real Estate

DIFC sees 41% rise in new commercial licences

by Staff Writer Sun 9 Sep 2012Tue 9 Nov 2021

Jeff Singer, the new CEO of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority. (ITP Images)

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East

Dubai’s DIFC announces major shake-up

by Staff Writer Tue 31 Jul 2012Tue 9 Nov 2021

Asia Pacific, Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries, Politics, Politics & Economics, Property, Real Estate, Real Estate

Chinese firms eye Dubai for Africa growth – DIFC

by Staff Writer Wed 25 Jul 2012Tue 9 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

DIFC Authority names Al Ghurair chairman

by Staff Writer Sun 15 Apr 2012Sat 13 Nov 2021

Building in heart of Dubais financial centre will be company’s new global HQ.

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries, Middle East

Dubai investment firm Legatum buys DIFC building

by Staff Writer Tue 10 Apr 2012Tue 9 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, Equities, GCC, Industries, Markets, Middle East, Sukuk

StanChart, Emirates NBD said to plan US$900m DIFC loan

by Staff Writer Mon 2 Apr 2012Tue 9 Nov 2021

Asia Pacific, Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Industries, Middle East, Politics, Politics & Economics

Gulf banks should replace Europe loans, economist says

by Staff Writer Sun 13 Nov 2011Sat 13 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East

DIFC Court doubles limit on employment case disputes

by Staff Writer Thu 8 Sep 2011Sat 13 Nov 2021

Saeb Eigner has been appointed chairman of the Dubai Financial Services Authority

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, Europe, GCC, Industries

Dubai financial regulator appoints new chairman

by Staff Writer Wed 7 Sep 2011Tue 9 Nov 2021

Office space owned by the DIFC Authority saw 95 percent occupancy during the first half of 2011

DIFC office space glut to squeeze landlords

by Staff Writer Sun 7 Aug 2011Wed 3 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai’s first REIT may list in emirate within a year: DIFC

by Staff Writer Sun 10 Apr 2011Wed 3 Nov 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre

Africa, Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, Middle East

Dubai financial regulator warns on illegal Tunisia, Algeria outflows

by Staff Writer Tue 25 Jan 2011Tue 9 Nov 2021

DIFC full

Americas, Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, Middle East

Carlyle to manage investment funds from DIFC

by Staff Writer Mon 27 Dec 2010Tue 9 Nov 2021

Revenues among the public agencies that oversee DIFC tumbled by 15.2 percent in 2009, while financial companies saw a decline of 8.8 percent, the centre said

Banking & Finance

DIFC firms see revenue tumble by 2.4 percent

by Staff Writer Mon 20 Dec 2010Wed 3 Nov 2021

Borse Dubai, which controls Dubai’s two stock exchanges, paid about $4bn in 2007 for a stake in Nasdaq OMX and 20 percent of the LSE

Banking & Finance

Update: DIFC chief denies $1.5bn Abu Dhabi offer

by Staff Writer Mon 20 Dec 2010Wed 3 Nov 2021

HELD BACK: Women occupy just 1.5 percent of the Gulf’s 4,254 board seats (Getty Images)

Politics & Economics

Quotas to boost women in Gulf boardrooms won’t work, says Saidi

by Staff Writer Sun 19 Dec 2010Wed 3 Nov 2021

ECONOMY WATCH: Dubai’s economy will grow between 4 and 4.5 percent in 2011, the DIFC’s chief economist has said (ITP Images)

Politics & Economics

Dubai to see up to 4.5% growth in 2011 – DIFC chief

by Staff Writer Wed 15 Dec 2010Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance

UAE, Qatar may allow short-selling on MSCI upgrade

by Staff Writer Thu 9 Dec 2010Sat 13 Nov 2021

AL MASAH: The asset management company will begin operating in the Dubai International Financial Center. (Getty Images)

Banking & Finance

Al Masah granted full license by Dubai’s DFSA

by Staff Writer Sun 5 Sep 2010Tue 9 Nov 2021

DIFC PLAN: New retailers are set to fill the vacant units in DIFCs Gate Village which will better suit the area. (Getty Images)

UAE

DIFC reviews retail strategy amid closures

by Staff Writer Mon 12 Jul 2010Wed 3 Nov 2021

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, Markets

AlixPartners eyes Gulf restructuring after downturn

by Staff Writer Sun 25 Apr 2010Tue 9 Nov 2021

CHANGE COMING: In 2008, the UAE had planned to introduce VAT of up to five percent but the deadline was subsequently pushed back.

Politics & Economics

DIFC economist renews call for VAT introduction

by Staff Writer Tue 6 Apr 2010Wed 3 Nov 2021

IN CUSTODY: Omar bin Sulaiman. (ITP Images)

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC

More Dubai corruption cases set for court soon

by Staff Writer Thu 25 Mar 2010Tue 9 Nov 2021

FORMER HEAD: Former DIFC boss Omar Bin Sulaiman. (ITP Images)

Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance

Bin Sulaiman in financial crime probe – report

by Staff Writer Wed 24 Mar 2010Tue 9 Nov 2021