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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial services hub connecting businesses and
financial institutions with emerging markets across the Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA), marked a strong participation at City Week 2016 in London.
Showcasing its unique offering among the world’s financial industry, DIFC explained its distinct proposition to key firms during the leading gathering of global industry members. In addition, the Centre looked to develop stronger links and collaboration opportunities with London, a key international financial centre, with which DIFC already shares a strong and historic relationship.
During the event, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, Arif Amiri delivered a keynote speech on the nature of the global economy, potential of emerging markets to stimulate economic growth and investment opportunities. Amiri also emphasized the role of financial centres such as DIFC in opening up these markets, highlighting the Centre’s combination of world-class infrastructure, regulatory and legal systems with geographical proximity and cultural links to the MEASA region.
Furthermore, the management of DIFC Authority took part in a number of specialist panel discussions and roundtables on the sidelines of the City Week events. These panels addressed the potential of emerging markets and areas where DIFC has particular expertise.
One of the panels, ‘Disruptive Innovation’ drew the participation of Chief Business Development Officer of DIFC Authority, Salmaan Jaffery.