The Dubai AI Festival 2025 is poised to make a significant impact on the global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) during AI Week, taking place on April 23-24, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. This festival aims to unite AI and travel innovators to explore breakthroughs, investments, and the future of AI-driven industries. It is organized...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the opening of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, inviting firms to express their interest in participating. This initiative aims to support companies looking to offer tokenised investment products and services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Firms have until April 24 to submit their Expressions of Interest....
Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide regulated crypto payments and services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This significant milestone makes Ripple the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA. The approval represents Ripple’s first license in the...
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has partnered with Verition Fund Management LLC, a prominent global multi-strategy hedge fund, to launch an inaugural internship program aimed at university students. This initiative is designed to provide students, including UAE Nationals, with practical experience in the global finance sector The program was announced following the release of DIFC’s...
Transguard Group has announced a strategic partnership with the DIFC Innovation Hub to enhance innovation in smart building solutions. This collaboration aims to redefine the future of intelligent infrastructure in the UAE by leveraging cutting-edge technologies that will improve efficiency, sustainability, and security within the built environment. The DIFC Innovation Hub serves as a vibrant...
Transguard Group, based in the UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with the DIFC Innovation Hub to promote digital transformation in smart building solutions. This collaboration is noteworthy as Transguard becomes the first and only facilities management (FM) provider to partner with the DIFC Innovation Hub. The goal is to improve efficiency, sustainability, and...
DIFC has announced a proposal for amendments to select laws through the DIFC Laws Amendment Law, Law No. 1 of 2005. These proposed changes are primarily clarificatory and aim to align DIFC laws with international best practices. One significant aspect of the amendments is the enhancement of the Data Protection Law, which will provide additional...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been chosen to host the 2026 Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). This significant event is expected to gather privacy authorities and experts from around the world to discuss and address pressing issues related to data protection and privacy rights. The announcement was made on February 24, 2025, and highlights...
Earlier this month, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced a new API solution that grants third parties access to real-time real estate data. This initiative is a significant move towards improving market transparency and advancing digital transformation in the real estate sector. It aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and...
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...