FW: Welcome to the December issue of DIFC Link

 

 

Welcome to DIFC Link View this email in your browser     More than one of the world's top ten financial centres, DIFC is also a leading destination for lifestyle, arts and culture. As we wrap up 2017, we invite you to read more about happenings from this exciting final quarter...   DIFC   MESSAGE FROM THE DIFC   Marcus Bailey Vice President & Acting Head – Marketing & Corporate Communications Welcome to the final edition of DIFC Link for 2017. 2017 has been a year of innovation for Dubai, and certainly for us here at the DIFC.   Perhaps the most significant development in this regard was the launch of a USD 100 million FinTech fund at the inaugural Global Financial Forum, reinforcing the Centre's commitment to driving the growth of financial technology in the region.   Read more...   FINTECH UPDATES   SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FINANCE IN MEASA DIFC announces $100 Million FinTech Fund at the Inaugural Global Financial Forum.  Read more...   DIFC TRIPLES ITS COMMITMENT TO FINTECH FinTech Hive concluded its opening series and announced two new specialised programmes for 2018 at Investor Day.  Read more...   A VIEW FROM THE CEO Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority on how FinTech is transforming the MEASA's financial services industry.  Read more...     EVENTS OF THE QUARTER DIFC recognises continued support of Government entities at Strategic Partners Awards Ceremony 2017.   Read more DIFC organises inaugural Global Financial Forum, attended by over 350 influencers from the financial services sector.   Read more International Monetary Fund launches its Fall 2017 Regional Economic Outlook Report in the DIFC.   Read more NEWS HIGHLIGHTS   DIFC PROPOSES NEW TRUST AND FOUNDATION LAWS New laws will benefit Wealth & Asset Management sector, as well as regional and international family businesses. Read more...   INTRODUCING 'DIFC CONNECT'  Promoting innovation and enhancing community experience, DIFC launched its new interactive mobile app at GITEX Technology Week 2017. Read more...   DIFC GEARS UP FOR BOOM IN EMERGING MARKETS AVIATION LEASING AND FINANCE Offering a range of innovative structures to support aviation financing transactions, DIFC reinforced its commitment to the growing aviation sector at a dedicated event last month. Read more...     COMMUNITY   DIFC HOSTS SECOND EDITION OF ART NIGHTS The second Art Night of the year welcomed 4,000 guests to the Gate Village showcasing celebrated artists, music, and culinary offerings. Read more...   IMAGES OF UAE LEADERS UNVEILED ON THE GATE BUILDING FOR 'YEAR OF ZAYED' To mark the UAE's 46th National Day and the upcoming 'Year of Zayed', Brand Dubai and DIFC unveiled artistic images of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum by Emirati artist Maitha Demaithan on the façade of the iconic Gate Building. Read more...   BLOOMBERG SQUARE MILE RELAY RETURNS TO DIFC DIFC is set to host the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in 2018 for the third consecutive year. Read more...   NEW TO THE DIFC: AÇAI SPOT  The Açai Spot's vibrant and cozy setting offers a range of açai offerings as well as delicious and healthy salads and sandwiches.  Come enjoy their Brazilian hospitality and the best açai in town!  Read more...     PROPERTIES   GATE AVENUE AT DIFC COMES TO LIFE  Bringing life to the district's flagship development, H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, and Nabil AlKindi, Chief Real Estate Officer of DIFC Authority, planted the first three trees in the North zone of Gate Avenue at DIFC.  Read more...   With plenty of options to buy or lease, find your ideal property in the region's leading financial centre. See available properties       This communication contains information which is proprietary to DIFC, is (and is intended to remain) confidential, being provided for the exclusive use of the intended recipient, and may be legally privileged. If you have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient(s), and received the information by error, disclosing, copying, disseminating or otherwise taking any action in connection with this communication or the information in it is prohibited and may be unlawful. We ask you to notify us and delete this communication from your system. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list