The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has reported its strongest annual financial performance in 2024, with combined revenues reaching AED 1.78 billion. This impressive figure comes from nearly 7,000 registered companies operating within the center.

In 2024, DIFC welcomed a record-breaking 1,823 new company registrations, marking a 25 percent increase from the previous year.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance of the UAE, emphasized that the growth of DIFC over the past two decades reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He noted that in 2024, DIFC achieved a 37 percent increase in revenue and witnessed a remarkable 38 percent growth in the technology and innovation sector, which now includes 1,245 companies.

Sheikh Maktoum expressed confidence in the center’s future, stating their commitment to enhancing an integrated global financial ecosystem that fosters innovation and fortifies Dubai’s role as a forward-thinking international financial hub.