Dubai strengthens its position as the region's leading global financial hub

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed commends Dubai International Financial Centre's contributions in achieving goals of D33

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Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), chaired a meeting of the DIFC Higher Board of Directors.

During the meeting held at Sheikh Maktoum's Office, he reviewed the exceptional progress made by the DIFC Authority, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), and the DIFC Courts, reinforcing Dubai's status as the region's leading global financial centre.

Sheikh Maktoum commended the DIFC team for their sustained efforts and alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

He noted that such accomplishments, made possible thanks to a leading legislative ecosystem, advanced tech capabilities and a robust financial infrastructure, reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to reinforce Dubai's position as a global economic capital and a leading hub for business and finance.

He noted, "Today, DIFC stands as a cornerstone of Dubai's ambition to become one of the world's top four financial centres by 2033. DIFC has been pivotal in enhancing the emirate's competitiveness, propelling its ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index to 11th overall and top four globally for FinTech. This reflects Dubai's unwavering commitment to fostering an innovative, investment-friendly financial ecosystem, solidifying its leadership and its growing role in shaping the future of global finance."