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Allied World expands global operations to Dubai with new regional office

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has opened a new regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This local presence will allow Allied World to offer its insurance expertise directly to clients across the Middle East.

Finance & Capital Market

Digital native, AI driven challenger banks redefining banking models says DIFC report

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Resilience, rather than size or legacy, will define long-term success for banks navigating disruption and digital native challenger banks, says a new report by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

US group Positron AI opens first overseas office in Dubai

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Positron AI, a US-based developer of next-generation specialised AI inference infrastructure, has established its ​first ​presence outside the country in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East and Africa region.

IT & Telecommunications

US-based Positron AI sets up base in DIFC

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Positron AI ​​Ltd, a US-based developer of next-generation specialised AI inference infrastructure, has established its ​first ​presence outside the US in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial centre in the Middle East.

Finance & Capital Market

Sarwa becomes first UAE fintech to top $1bn in client assets

Mon, 04 May 2026

Sarwa, one of the GCC’s leading investment and personal finance platforms, has announced that it has crossed $1 billion in client assets, becoming the first UAE-founded FinTech platform to reach this milestone. Founded in the DIFC, Sarwa was an early mover shaping the region’s FinTech sector.

Finance & Capital Market

Gordian Capital secures DFSA approval to establish presence at DIFC

Wed, 20 May 2026

Global investor services group IQ-EQ today announced that its subsidiary Gordian Capital (Gordian) has achieved regulatory approval to expand its institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions offering into Dubai from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Finance & Capital Market

DIFC to become the world’s first AI Native financial centre

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, has announced that it will become the world’s first AI-Native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at the foundational level of its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development, ecosystem infrastructure and physical urban fabric.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

From Paris to Dubai, Siena opens Its doors in heart of DIFC

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Siena Restaurant Dubai will open on April 7, 2026, in DIFC (Gate Village 7), bringing the Paris-born concept to the city through a partnership between founder Mehdi Abdelhedi and Paris Society CEO Rizwan Kassim.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Atradius boosts Mideast presence with new DIFC hub

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management with over 100 years of experience in the credit insurance industry, has established its operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), thus marking a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy.

Finance & Capital Market

DIFC introduces package of relief measures to support clients

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is introducing a targeted package of temporary economic support measures to assist its business and retail community as the region emerges from the current environment.