A makeover for the DIFC - The National Newspaper

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is on the verge of a strategic shift that its senior management hopes will maintain its lead as the premier financial market in the Gulf region.

“We will be communicating soon the priorities of the organisation as part of the growth strategy for the centre, and how the internal set-up will support it,” said Abdullah al Awar, the DIFC chief executive.

“One thing to note, though, is that the strategic review was based on the fact that the centre needs to build on the competencies and achievements of the past five years. The centre grew in global recognition and, going forward, we need to adjust the priorities to further enhance the growth potential and enable clients to scale up from here and utilise the full structure.”