DIFC Records Best First Half Performance with 25% Growth in Registered Firms
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reported its strongest H1 performance to date, with active registered companies surging 25% year-on-year to 7,700. The financial hub attracted 1,081 new firms in the first half of 2025, a 32% increase from the same period last year.
Employment within DIFC ROSE 9% to 47,901 professionals, underscoring the center's expanding influence across the MEASA region. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed attributed the growth to Dubai's strategic focus on becoming a global financial leader.