New expansion plan will see Dubai International Financial Centre adding 13 million sq ft of space and becoming that much close to Easy18 apartments. Easy18 development offers quality living at an affordable price and is located right next to Dubai Silicon Oasis which hosts a number of Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 firms such as Fujitsu, Henkel, Jaguar Land Rover, Orange, Schneider, Western Digital and other and in the near future it will take just ten minutes of travel time to reach the future of DIFC.
DIFC currently boasts more than 22,000 professionals working across over 2,000 companies and will triple in size and cement its position as a pivotal economic and commercial hub for the region.
Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, briefed Sheikh Mohammed on the DIFC 2.0 plan which aims to provide an international focal point for FinTech and innovation, enhancing the DIFC’s reputation as one of the world’s most advanced financial centres.
Sheikh Mohammed said that developing the financial sector is a priority that supports the economic future of Dubai, and further enhances investor confidence.
Sheikh Mohammed added: “The financial sector remains one of the cornerstones of our economy. We are keen that the development of infrastructure is matched by the development of legislation by continuously reviewing it to ensure it is among the best in the world and that it can facilitate the best environment for supporting greater excellence and achievement.
“The next phase requires the introduction of the latest technologies that can support the growth of various business sectors. We are not only trying to meet the requirements of the present time but also be a major contributor to shaping the future of the world’s economy and positively influence greater well-being for the world. We are confident that Emiratis will be successful in achieving this strategic objective.”
Kazim said: “Looking ahead, we are excited to continue working alongside our vibrant community, which includes some of the most prominent global financial institutions, to evolve our offering and to support the development of the financial services industry across the MEASA region.”