Fintech becomes fastest growing sector in DIFC and securing new interest from Asia

Fintech becomes fastest growing sector in DIFC and securing new interest from Asia

- Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority led delegation at Singapore Fintech Festival, boosting collaboration with FinTechs in Asian markets

- Demonstrates DIFC’s commitment to supporting Dubai’s ambitions as a global capital for financial services and leading hub for financial technology and innovation

Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has continued to attract exceptional interest from financial technology firms, making FinTech the Centre's fastest growing sector.

Client growth continues to be strong across all sectors, however, interest from FinTechs in the Centre has outpaced other sectors. This has been further amplified by DIFC's strong schedule of impactful events and international roadshows that have showcased Dubai's status as a preferred global FinTech and innovation hub.

A DIFC delegation is currently in Singapore, at the Singapore Fintech Festival, exploring collaboration opportunities and finalising commitments from firms in Asia. As a Silver Sponsor of the event and the only sponsor from the region, DIFC is illustrating its role as the most enabling platform in MEASA for FinTech firms, helping start-ups, global players and unicorns to expand their global reach and capture opportunities in fast-growing MEASA markets. Between January and September 2022,