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Dubai International Financial Centre
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Dubai AI Week 2026: How the City Became an AI Capital
Dubai AI Week 2026 will unite more than 30,000 participants from governments, tech companies, and research institutions across five days in April — a citywide declaration that Dubai is already the world's AI capital, not just an aspirant.
6 Mar 2026
DIFC Zabeel District: Dubai's $27bn AI and Finance Hub
Dubai has unveiled the $27 billion DIFC Zabeel District — the largest demand-led financial centre expansion in the region — featuring the world's first purpose-built AI campus, a Gaming Hub, top-ranked universities, and capacity for 125,000 professionals.
28 Jan 2026
Dubai Cashless Strategy 2026: The City's Big Digital Shift
Dubai is targeting fully cashless transactions by 2026 under its Dubai Cashless Strategy, led by Sheikh Hamdan. The plan aims for 90% digital payments, boosting the economy by over AED 8 billion annually.
23 May 2025
DIFC 20th Anniversary: Record H1 2024 Results
DIFC reported record H1 2024 results as it marks its 20th anniversary: active firms surpassed 6,000 for the first time, AUM jumped 58% to $700 billion, and the workforce grew to 43,787 — cementing Dubai's lead as the region's top global financial centre.
30 Jul 2024