Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Dubai International
Financial Center (DIFC) President Maktoum bin Mohammed recently chaired an official meeting of the higher board of directors of the DIFC, the financial hub for the Middle East,
Africa and south Asia.
Senior board members attending the event included Abdul Al Ghurair, vice chairman of the higher board; Essa Kazim; Abdullah Ghobash; Hussain Al Qemzi; Abdulfattah Sharaf; David Eldon; Saeb Eigner; and Justice Michael Hwang.
During the meeting, the board reviewed reports from DIFC’s
entities, including the DIFC Authority, Dubai Financial Services Authority and
Dispute Resolution Authority. It also looked at real estate development in the center. Board members discussed DIFC achievements for the first half of 2016
and talked about upcoming projects.
“In 2015, DIFC demonstrated significant growth in the number
of companies and professionals based in the Center,” Kazim said. “Over the
last six months, we have continued on this growth trajectory and are well
positioned to build on our success. The Dubai International Financial Center is
committed to providing an ideal platform for institutions and international
companies to consolidate their presence in the region, while offering regional
companies access to global markets.”
