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DIFC Adds Record Number of Companies in First Half of Year Amid Dubai's Thriving Economy

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JUL 28 – DIFC saw a 25% rise in active companies and a 9% increase in professionals, driven by growth in fintech, family businesses, and financial services authorisations, officials said.

  • On July 28, 2025, Dubai International Financial Centre announced its best-ever first-half performance with 1,081 new companies joining in Dubai.
  • This record growth resulted from Dubai's strong finance sector, a 32% rise in companies, and proposed Variable Capital Company Regulations during H1 2025.
  • Total active companies reached 7,700, a 25% year-on-year increase, while the workforce grew 9% to 47,901 professionals, and 78 new financial licenses were issued.
  • Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, highlighted the Centre's pivotal role in propelling Dubai's economic development, noting a 73% rise in family business entities to 1,035 and gross premiums reaching USD 3.5 billion.
  • These outcomes highlight DIFC's integral role in advancing Dubai’s economic strategy by fostering innovation, drawing international investments, and enhancing the city’s position as a premier global financial hub.
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Emirates24|7 broke the news in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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