Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) has been highlighting its role as a regional business hub
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corporate venture studios
Dubai’s DIFC launches platform set to create 200 ventures, 8,000+ jobs within five years
DIFC has launched the world’s first venture studio platform that will be exclusively focused on digital asset technologies and “ubiquitous finance”
Artificial intelligence
DIFC launches UAE’s first AI and coding license to attract global experts
Companies holding the AI and coding license will be able to work within a stimulating environment at the DIFC Innovation Hub, which is the largest cluster of fintech and innovation companies in the region
DFM
Dubai launches xCube to boost liquidity, attract more stock market investors
Deputy ruler Sheikh Maktoum announces launch as part of plan to increase DFM to AED3trn stock market
Dubai
Revealed: The data behind Dubai’s tourism recovery
Department of Economy and Tourism says Dubai welcomed 4.88 million visitors between January and October
DFM General Index
Dubai bourse sees H1 net profit halve despite rising tide of foreign investors
Dubai Financial Market chairman says foreign investors accounted for 69% of the new investors in H1
Dubai Financial Market
International investors showing ‘deep confidence’ in Dubai’s bourse, says chairman
Essa Kazim says stock market is well positioned to attract further foreign investments and strengthen trading activity
DFM
Dubai stock market reports drop in net profit despite Q1 trading boost
Dubai Financial Market trading increases to over AED15bn during the first three months of 2021
DIFC
Dubai’s DIFC enjoys best year on record as Saudi Arabia raises regional stakes
Dubai International Financial Centre president says 2020 growth raises Dubai’s status as a major focal point for global finance
DFM General Index
Dubai Financial Market profits jump as trading volumes rise to $18bn
DFM Company chairman hails ‘significant number of achievements’ amid ongoing coronavirus crisis
Al Mal Capital REIT
Dubai’s stock market starts trading in REITs to broaden investor appeal
Dubai Financial Market debuts real estate investment trusts with the listing of Al Mal Capital’s REIT
DIFC
New DIFC Employment Law set to come into force
Newly-enacted law addresses key issues such as paternity leave, sick pay and end-of-service settlements, will go into effect on Wednesday
Arif Amiri
How the fintech sector is exploding at Dubai’s financial hub
Dubai International Financial Centre says number of licensed fintech firms jump from 35 to more than 80 in the first half of 2019
Arif Amiri
Top level DIFC delegation completes mission to Indian state
Dubai International Financial Centre chases more Indian FinTech businesses during trip to Maharashtra
Bankruptcy in the UAE
DIFC insolvency law to come into effect on August 28
Dubai ruler enacts new DIFC Insolvency Law to balance the needs of all stakeholders in distressed and bankruptcy related situations
Aramex
Dubai bourse to hold international investor roadshow in New York
Dubai Financial Market chairman will lead delegation of 12 CEOs, CFOs and investor relations managers of some of Dubai’s top companies
DFM
Dubai stock market sees trading, profits slump in Q1
Dubai Financial Market Company posts net profit of $7.65m for the first quarter of 2019, a 43% decrease