Maktoum bin Mohammed lauds DIFC performance in the first quarter of 2026
DIFC achieved exceptional performance during the first quarter of 2026, says His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has announced that the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has achieved an exceptional performance during the first quarter of 2026, consolidating a strong start to the current year and consolidating its position as a leading global financial centre.
"775 new companies joined the Centre with an annual growth of 62%, in addition to the increase in family enterprises by 108%, and the growth of financial institutions licenses by 21%," he added.
"We have a unique economic model that drives growth with confidence and proactivity, and through this model, Dubai consolidates its position as a business capital, a global capital destination, and the preferred choice for ambitious visionaries," said His Highness.
"The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) delivered an exceptional performance during the first quarter of 2026, consolidating a strong start to the current year and establishing itself as a leading global financial centre. 775 new companies joined the center with a year-on-year growth of 62%, in addition to a 108% increase in family enterprises, and a growth in financial institution licenses by 21%. We have a unique economic model that drives growth with confidence and proactivity, and through this model, Dubai is positioning itself as a business capital, a global capital destination, and the preferred choice for ambitious visionaries."