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
The platform will address metaverse policy development and legislation on open data, digital identity and company law frameworks in the metaverse
DIFC’s fintech accelerator programme has attracted more than 3,000 applications from all over the world
The new branch will offer clients a Swiss platform, with a focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning
Waqar Siddique has withdrawn his Financial Markets Tribunal review and will not contest the regulator’s findings
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
A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year
The total overseas investments amount to $23.2bn and its overseas equity capital is approximately $65bn
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
The Middle East has seen an influx of fintech startups, new funding and increased support for existing and new ventures
La Voile Rouge presents a lavish fine dining experience that transports you to the tropical sceneries and seashore flavours of France
The decree covers all real estate investment funds licensed and regulated by government authorities as well as private development zones and free zones
US-based Lord Abbett joins more than 250 leading wealth and asset managers at DIFC
Hutong offers contemporary Chinese cuisine in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, New York and Miami
The note is the first ever carbon-neutrality theme bond issued in the GCC region
Italian fine dining restaurant Roberto’s recently appointed Andrea Zampolini as its managing director, he gives us an overview about UAE’s culinary scene
The company plans to hire 120 employees in Dubai across the R&D, product, operations and HR departments within the next 18 months
Two Italian restaurants showcase fine Mediterranean fare with twists on the classics
This licence marks the first time the DFSA has authorised a firm to provide account information services and payment initiation services activities
The licence offered by Dubai International Financial Centre can also serve as a gateway to obtaining UAE Golden Visas
It comprises a 23,000 sq ft rooftop terrace, a late-night lounge named Vega and a cigar lounge called Oscuro
Abraaj, which was one of the biggest private equity firms in the MENA region, went into liquidation in 2019
With the 2021 edition of the Gulf Business Awards set to be held later this month, we introduce you to our esteemed judging panel for this year
The DIFC is now home to more than 3,200 companies and nearly 28,000 staff, while the DFSA regulates 521 financial services firms
A total of 492 new companies joined the financial centre in the first half of the year
He will succeed Bryan Stirewalt with effect from October 1, 2021
Abraaj, which was headed by financier Arif Naqvi, went into liquidation in 2018
Plans have already been approved to expand the size of the Innovation Hub four-fold to cover 315,000 sq ft
Dubai’s DME introduces new platform to trade multiple crude grades
FlexxPay is currently available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and will be launched in Bahrain next month