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Dubai International Financial Centre, a global finance hub offering a business-friendly regulatory environment

The Dubai Financial Services Authority oversees activity at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai regulator fines Moody's Middle East unit Dh2.15m

BusinessOctober 28, 2026

The number of companies at DIFC grew at a record pace in the first half of this year despite uncertainty over the Iran war. Photo: DIFC

Robinhood picks DIFC for Middle East debut and targets 2027 launch

MarketsOctober 22, 2026

The DIFC says it remains committed to developing, administering and enforcing world-class regulation of financial services. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DFSA fines immigration firm Hayman-Woodward Dh1.67m

MoneyOctober 15, 2026

The aggregate number of companies operating in the Dubai financial hub has crossed the 10,000 mark. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DIFC posts record performance in first half of year despite war uncertainty

EconomyJuly 28, 2026

The Dubai International Financial Centre is among the cornerstones of Dubai's growth ambitions and is aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda. Antonie Robertson / The National

DIFC starts year strongly with 62% increase in new companies in first quarter

EconomyApril 29, 2026

The sustained momentum of the emirate’s financial ecosystem is anchored by Dubai International Financial Centre. Reuters

Dubai lands its highest ranking among global financial hubs

EconomyMarch 26, 2026

The DIFC is among the fastest growing financial hubs in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DIFC adds record number of companies in 2025 amid 'staggering' growth

EconomyFebruary 05, 2026

BR Shetty, founder and chairman of NMC Healthcare. Christopher Pike / The National

Dubai court criticises BR Shetty's 'parade of lies' as it orders $46m payment

BusinessOctober 14, 2025

A will is a way to set clear, enforceable instructions for your financial affairs. Getty Images

Why it’s important to draft a will in the UAE

MoneySeptember 17, 2025

The Dubai International Financial Centre is now host to 980 financial services companies. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DIFC adds record number of companies in first half

EconomyJuly 28, 2025

A growing list of asset managers, insurers, financial institutions and investment houses have chosen to set up base in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hefty sign-on bonuses used to attract financial services workers to UAE

MoneyJune 18, 2025

Representatives from FinTech companies, banks, regulators and venture capital funds are out in full force at the Dubai FinTech Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National

'Insane access' to regulators key to rapid growth of UAE FinTechs

MoneyMay 13, 2025

Dubai’s proven legal system – encompassing Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts – gives investors peace of mind in volatile times. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DIFC's robust legal system stands out amid global trade tensions

CommentMay 07, 2025

Commercial real estate occupancy remains high across the DIFC, with its owned and managed properties operating at 99.8 per cent occupancy. Antonie Robertson / The National

DIFC workforce swells to 46,000 as centre adds record number of companies

EconomyFebruary 18, 2025

Rothchild & Co will operate under a Dubai Financial Services Authority category 4 licence in DIFC. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Swiss banker to bolster Rothschild's Middle East wealth management arm

EconomyNovember 19, 2024

A total of 4,647 new jobs were created at the DIFC in the year to June, increasing its total workforce by 12 per cent to 43,787. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DIFC adds 820 more companies as assets surge beyond $700bn in 2024

EconomyJuly 30, 2024

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