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October 9, 2021

DIFC joins Fintech Surge as a strategic partner for the launch edition

This event comes at a time of revolution in the financial services sector and will provide a platform for FinTech companies to explore significant opportunities for growth. DIFC remaining at forefront of FinTech in the region and to lead the future of finance, providing all the necessary tools to develop the sector, supporting both start-ups and more established tech companies.
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September 30, 2021

DIFC Academy and K2 Integrity to offer the DOLFIN eLearning in the UAE

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the MENA, and MEASA region, has been providing professional development and higher education to financial services industry for over a decade. The DIFC Academy builds on this tradition by collaborating with some of world's most prestigious schools to provide a wide range of courses, from short certificate workshops to multi-year executive MBA degree programs.
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September 27, 2021

Dr Ahmad Saeed Bin Hezeem Al Suwaidi’s thoughts on EMAC DIFC Arbitration Center merger

Utilizing the history of DIAC, alongside the procedures and diverse nature of all three centers will see processes streamlined, provide a centralized workstream and will certainly see more organisations and individuals choosing Dubai as their seat of arbitration. I am particularly pleased with the decision to include EMAC – given how important maritime is to this region history and future.
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September 13, 2021

DIFC hosts first Blockchain week to help accelerate UAE’s digital economy

“Awareness and adoption of Blockchain is growing rapidly. DIFC Blockchain Week is a unique opportunity to meet the best minds in the sector and discuss ways to strengthen and expand Blockchain use cases,” says Arif.
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August 29, 2021

DIFC formally engages with UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport in data protection law

Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said: "Data protection and the preservation of privacy are key factors that impact the work done by companies working in DIFC, therefore we are pleased to cooperate with the UK Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Department with the aim of securing adequacy recognition by the UK and reinforcing DIFC's alignment with international standards."
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August 1, 2021

DIFC based hospitality group Lab Holding launches two new tech food startups

"During Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020, Foodtech solutions became indispensable, and launching businesses in the digital sector that adapt quickly with the forced change behavior of the masses could not be ignored," said CEO Lab Holding.
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July 26, 2021

Napier opens its new office at DIFC

The world’s leading financial and FinTech institutions are based at DIFC and we are delighted to welcome Napier into the fold. Our new Innovation Hub is the region’s largest and most comprehensive innovation ecosystem and provides FinTechs at all stages of their evolution with unparalleled access to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, experts and technology innovators such as Napier.
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July 26, 2021

Start-up “Clara” opens in Dubai following investment from DIFC FinTech Fund

DIFC continues to be a catalyst for innovation in the region by investing in businesses that can help transform the finance industry. We are therefore delighted to announce investment from DIFC’s FinTech Fund in Clara.
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July 7, 2021

DIFC enacts new Intellectual Property (IP) Regulations

IP Regulations have been approved by DIFC Authority Board of Directors and issued under the Intellectual Property Law, DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 (IP Law), facilitating the administration and enforcement of the DIFC IP Law. DIFC’s IP Law and Regulations enhance and augment the UAE’s existing intellectual property laws by working with the federal regime and DIFC legal framework.
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June 29, 2021

Mamo the UAE-based FinTech, receives Innovation Testing Licence from DIFC

At Mamo, everything we do begins with an authentic human connection. Always with trust, traceability, and transparency at the top of the agenda, we’re empowering users, through our Mamo Pay app, with a simpler, faster, friendlier way to send and receive money instantly. With human principles driving everything we do, our ambition is to add value, strengthen the financial ecosystem.
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