Emirates NBD to collaborate with DIFC to advance shared goal of supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33

Emirates NBD to collaborate with DIFC to advance shared goal of supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33

- Collaboration intends to focus on supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda to consolidate its position among the top three global cities and double the size of Dubai’s economy by 2033

- Strategic agreement will reinforce Emirates NBD’s commitment to accelerate innovation, talent and entrepreneurial growth

Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, have signed a Letter of Intent, which will aim to drive the future of finance, innovation, talent and entrepreneurial growth in the region, thus contributing to Dubai’s GDP growth ambitions.

The Letter of Intent was signed at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023, by Arif Amiri CEO of DIFC Authority and Abdulla Qassem, Group Chief Operating Officer, Emirates NBD, in the presence of EXCO members and senior leadership from Emirates NBD, along with key partners.

When in effect, the agreement will aim at bringing together Emirates NBD, one of the region’s largest banks and leader in digital banking innovation, with DIFC, the leading global financial centre in MEASA, which is home to the largest cluster of FinTech and innovation hubs.