Brand Dubai and the DIFC will undertake a series of joint initiatives to promote art, innovation and entrepreneurship
Essa Kazim
Dubai
Nasdaq Dubai expands futures trading with MSCI UAE launch
Index comprises some of the largest firms in the UAE including DP World, Emaar Properties and First Abu Dhabi Bank
Dubai Financial Market
Nasdaq Dubai launches futures trading on first Saudi firms
Bourse says move represents a significant step forward for the region’s capital markets
DIFC
DIFC 2.0: Dubai ruler approves new plan for financial hub
Sheikh Mohammed backs new expansion plan which will see Dubai International Financial Centre adding 13 million sq ft of space
![“A specific goal would be to [increase Islamic economy’s contribution to GDP] through efficient use of modern technology,” said DIEDC director general Essa Kazim.](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/cloud/2021/09/14/3YSdJUIP-Essa-Kazim.jpg)
DIEDC
Dubai aims to grow Islamic economy to make up 10% of GDP by 2021
Key focus sectors including Islamic finance, halal products and lifestyle areas such as fashion and tourism
DFM
Trading value on Dubai’s main bourse slumps 44% so far in 2018
Dubai Financial Market Company announces a 40% falll in net profit for the first nine months of 2018
Dubai
Dubai Financial Market sees 43% slump in half-year net profit
Dubai stock market says trading value fell to AED36.5 billion in H1, a 47.6% decrease