Dubai International Financial Centre Receives Delegation from US-UAE Business Council

Press release

Published October 24th, 2019 - 07:17 GMT

Dubai International Financial Centre

Highlights

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted a delegation from the US-UAE Business Council - US FinTech Mission

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted a delegation from the US-UAE Business Council - US FinTech Mission, reinforcing its strategic emphasis on innovation and financial technology to drive forward the future of finance at the global top 10 international financial centre in Dubai.

Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority welcomed the delegation supported by Mohammad Alblooshi, Sector Head of FinTech at DIFC Authority, who introduced the DIFC and FinTech Hive to global technology companies. DIFC and FinTech Hive emphasised the lucrative growth opportunities for FinTech startups that use Dubai as a base for scaling up their businesses in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) 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.