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Real Estate

Guide to capitalise on UAE’s flourishing real estate market

Real estate investors looking to leverage the boom in the UAE market without committing to a large outlay can use REITs to earn high yields

Dubai AI

DIFC to build new campus to attract over 500 AI and Web3 startups

The campus will be home to entrepreneurs, disruptors and engineers who possess passion for emerging technologies

DIFC, DIB backed AccelerateHER is back

DIFC, DIB-backed AccelerateHER returns for 7th edition, registrations open

The AccelerateHER network has successfully mentored over 100 women through more than 200 mentorship pairings and 120 workshops

Emirates NBD partners with DIFC to advance shared goal of supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 - Image

Emirates NBD, DIFC to support Dubai Economic Agenda D33 goals

The joint initiative aims to encourage national talent, drive innovation and entrepreneurial growth

DIFC venture regulation

DIFC enacts new venture studio regulations

The enactment of the new regulations supports the DIFC Launchpad by providing a legislative framework for venture building

Dubai is centre for wealth creation

Why Dubai is the new wealth and asset management global hotspot

Dubai is home to more than 55,000 high net-worth individuals and over $3tn of private wealth is within an hour’s flight of the city

DIFC unveils DIFC Launchpad

Dubai financial hub launches venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’

The programme supports efforts to realise the financial centre’s 2030 strategy to catalyse economic growth

DIFC aims to attract 50 hedge funds to Dubai photo courtesy Dubai Media Office twitter

Dubai’s DIFC in talks to attract 50 hedge funds

Dubai International Financial Centre is offering reduced licensing fees and capital requirements for hedge funds domiciling a domestic fund

Dubai’s DIFC registers highest revenue in history

Dubai’s DIFC registers highest ever revenue in 2022

The financial centre registered the highest number of new firms – totalling 1,084 – last year

Dubai's DIFC enacts new regulations for family-owned businesses

Dubai’s DIFC enacts new regulations for family-owned businesses, UHNWIs

The new rules provide guidelines for family businesses holding assets and operating in or from DIFC, in support of their succession and legacy planning for future generations

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

Dubai’s DIFC unveils ‘Metaverse Platform’

The platform will address metaverse policy development and legislation on open data, digital identity and company law frameworks in the metaverse

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC-based fintech firms net $559m in funding during Jan-Sep 2022

DIFC’s fintech accelerator programme has attracted more than 3,000 applications from all over the world

Habib Bank AG Zurich opens branch in DIFC to expand footprint

Habib Bank AG Zurich opens branch in DIFC to expand footprint

The new branch will offer clients a Swiss platform, with a focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning

Former Abraaj COO reaches settlement with Dubai’s DFSA

Former Abraaj COO reaches settlement with Dubai’s DFSA

Waqar Siddique has withdrawn his Financial Markets Tribunal review and will not contest the regulator’s findings

DIFC Gate Building

Dubai’s DIFC, US-based GSSN to develop venture studio models globally

The agreement will see DIFC and Global Start-up Studio Network organise in-person and virtual events for venture studios, and foster collaboration to develop purpose-built frameworks and tools for their use

Dubai’s DIFC records 11% increase in new company registrations in H1 2022

A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year

China’s Grid Giant expands presence through DIFC to advance region’s energy transition

State Grid Corporation of China sets up first office in DIFC

The total overseas investments amount to $23.2bn and its overseas equity capital is approximately $65bn

THE FOOTBALL PARK AT DIFC

DIFC’s new Football Park to offer a ‘one-of-its-kind’ viewing experience of FIFA World Cup matches

Guests can avail a dedicated concierge, a la carte dining package, chauffeur service and the option to watch the games with a celebrity or former football player

luxury e-commerce

An overview of the Middle East fintech landscape

The Middle East has seen an influx of fintech startups, new funding and increased support for existing and new ventures

La Voile Rouge

Restaurant Reviews: French Mediterranean cuisine at La Voile Rouge

La Voile Rouge presents a lavish fine dining experience that transports you to the tropical sceneries and seashore flavours of France

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget 2023-2025

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed introduces incentives for property investment funds

The decree covers all real estate investment funds licensed and regulated by government authorities as well as private development zones and free zones

Lord Abett to open office at DIFC receives DFSA nod

Asset management firm Lord Abbett to open its first Middle East office at DIFC

US-based Lord Abbett joins more than 250 leading wealth and asset managers at DIFC

Restaurant Review: Golden-hour at Hutong

Restaurant Reviews: Golden hour at Hutong

Hutong offers contemporary Chinese cuisine in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, New York and Miami

Nasdaq Dubai China

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China lists five bonds worth $2.68bn on Nasdaq Dubai

The note is the first ever carbon-neutrality theme bond issued in the GCC region

Andrea Zampolini Robertos

Our authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine makes us a ‘Dolce Vita’ venue

Italian fine dining restaurant Roberto’s recently appointed Andrea Zampolini as its managing director, he gives us an overview about UAE’s culinary scene

Rapyd DIFC

Fintech Rapyd becomes first DIFC-registered Israeli company

The company plans to hire 120 employees in Dubai across the R&D, product, operations and HR departments within the next 18 months

The Restaurant

Review: The Restaurant and Marea

Two Italian restaurants showcase fine Mediterranean fare with twists on the classics

DIFC-based Tarabut gateway

DIFC-based fintech Tarabut Gateway receives DFSA licence

This licence marks the first time the DFSA has authorised a firm to provide account information services and payment initiation services activities

New artificial intelligence and coding licence launched in Dubai

The licence offered by Dubai International Financial Centre can also serve as a gateway to obtaining UAE Golden Visas

The Arts Club Dubai

In pics: Arts Club Dubai expands, opens new fifth floor

It comprises a 23,000 sq ft rooftop terrace, a late-night lounge named Vega and a cigar lounge called Oscuro