January 13, 2021
DIFC & Candriam Academy to offer accredited training for sustainable investing
As part of Dubai’s commitment to be the region’s most sustainable financial city and to develop human capital skills needed, DIFC Academy has partnered with Candriam Academy to offer the free-to-access accredited training platform for sustainable and responsible investing. The partnership between the DIFC and Candriam is in line with the UAE Vision 2021.
November 29, 2020
DIFC FinTech Hive signs a landmark agreement with Israel’s FinTech-Aviv
The agreement strengthens DIFC’s position in MEASA and will enable it to further support the UAE in facilitating economic growth from the technology and innovation sectors. Both parties will work together on events, knowledge sharing, talent development and facilitating mutual introductions and referrals for firms keen to expand in each respective jurisdictions.
November 8, 2020
FinTech Ripple selects DIFC for its regional headquarters
Navin Gupta, Managing Director for South Asia and MENA at Ripple said: “Ripple already has a significant client base in the MENA region and the opportunity to co-locate with our customers made DIFC a natural choice. Our regional office will serve as a springboard to introduce our blockchain based solutions.
October 4, 2020
Africa Re Group selects DIFC for Middle East expansion
Over the last 44 years, Africa Re has focused on developing the insurance and reinsurance industry to support African economic development. The business is now expanding, open to select markets in Asia, Brazil and the Middle East. Africa Re’s areas of expertise include underwriting proportional and non-proportional (marine and non-marine) treaty business…
September 27, 2020
DIFC launches AccelerateHer 2020 to back women in finance sector
DIFC FinTech Hive revealed the 2020 launch of AccelerateHer, a female-focused career mentorship accelerator programme to empower women in financial services. The programme equips young, aspiring female executives with tools and experience to broaden their knowledge and reach in the industry. It allows them to play a more active role.
September 10, 2020
DIFC’s Gate Avenue receives LEED Gold Certification
Gate Avenue was awarded the LEED Gold certification for successfully fulfilling the prerequisites and credits across nine measurements for building excellence from integrative design to human health to material use. This was made possible by the expertise and support of AESG - the firm that delivered the LEED consultancy services