Dubai International Financial Centre receives Chairman of Lloyd’s

Press release

Published April 12th, 2016 - 07:52 GMT

During the event

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today welcomed John Nelson, Chairman of Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance and reinsurance market, during his debut visit to Dubai.

Marking Lloyd’s first anniversary at the Centre, the two parties celebrated the successful cooperation and held discussions on the requirements and opportunities for Lloyd’s to further expand operations in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Background Information

Dubai International Financial Center

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$ 7.7 trillion.