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.

DFF will actively promote the recently introduced DIFC Innovation License to their partners and programme participants. This demonstrates DFF’s commitment to work with DIFC on driving the future of finance

The agreement signed between ArifAmiri, CEO of DIFC Authority and Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI, will strengthen long term relationships between the two organisations. It will also connect DIFC to stakeholders across Dubai FDI’s extensive international and regional network, which includes the fast-growing MEASA markets.

The DIFC Presidential Directive enabled firms to take appropriate action to deal with the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on their business, during the Emergency Period commencing on 21 April 2020 and ending on 31 July 2020.