Emirates NBD, a prominent financial services brand in the UAE, has launched the fourth cohort of its National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI) program. This initiative is designed to support the next generation of Emirati fintech founders. The program is supported by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, global payments leader Visa, and technology...
China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), recognized as China’s leading investment bank, has officially opened a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a prominent global financial hub serving the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) regions. This new branch operates under the name China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, holds...
Nettlestone Capital Advisors has officially launched its operations at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The firm is fully authorized and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and aims to connect specialist investment managers with institutional capital throughout the Middle East. Founded by Edwin Lawrence, who has over two decades of experience in...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has officially launched the ‘1 Million Learners’ initiative, aimed at promoting sustainability education across the region. This initiative is part of the DIFC Sustainable Finance Strategy, which focuses on equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to address sustainability challenges. Credit: WAM The program is designed to reach...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the Future Sustainability Forum, aimed at addressing critical sustainability challenges facing the financial industry. This event will take place in Dubai, reinforcing the city’s position as a leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Credit: WAM The Forum is set to convene...
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed an agreement with the International Private Equity Market (IPEM) to bring the esteemed IPEM event to Dubai for the first time in December 2025. This collaboration aims to strengthen DIFC’s position as a global hub for long-term capital deployment, supporting its Strategy 2030 to make Dubai one of...
Global investment giant International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, has invested $12 million in Play Ventures Inc., a leading company in immersive media. This funding is part of Play Ventures’ pre-series C round, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly growing immersive media sector. Play Ventures Inc. is incorporated in South...
Dubai has announced its ambitious plan to transition into a cashless city, where all payments across both government and private sectors will be made digitally. This significant initiative was revealed during a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Tuesday, October 1. A key...
China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), recognized as one of China’s leading investment banks, has officially launched its new branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This financial hub is known as a premier global center in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA). The new branch operates under the name CICC (DIFC...
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has initiated the ‘1 Million Learners’ program as part of the DIFC Sustainable Finance Catalyst. This ambitious initiative aims to provide knowledge in sustainability and sustainable finance to one million individuals by the year 2030. The announcement was made at the Dubai FinTech Summit, which was hosted by DIFC at...