H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, praised the positive results and continued achievements of the Dubai International Financial Centre as part of efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position among the world’s leading financial hubs.

These results support the goal set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to position the emirate among the world’s top four financial centers.

Dubai International Financial Centre Continues to Deliver Positive Results

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum said through his official account on X: “The Dubai International Financial Centre continues to achieve positive results and successive accomplishments, advancing Dubai toward the goal set for it by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum under its D33 Economic Agenda to become one of the world’s top four financial centers.”

The results recorded during the first half of the current year reflect the continued strong growth of the center’s operations, as well as its ability to attract more companies and institutions working across the financial, technology, and innovation sectors.

10,000 Companies Registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre

He continued: “In its results for the first half of the current year, the number of active registered companies in the center exceeded 10,000 for the first time in its history, with annual growth of 30%. The number of artificial intelligence, financial technology, and innovation companies increased to 1,933, recording growth of 39%, alongside the continued expansion of family businesses and institutions.”

Surpassing 10,000 active registered companies represents an important milestone in the history of the Dubai International Financial Centre, particularly as the achievement was recorded for the first time while the center also posted strong annual growth of 30%.

This advanced performance highlights the center’s appeal to local, regional, and international companies, as well as its ability to provide an integrated business environment that supports institutional expansion and helps companies reach new markets.

Growth in Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology Companies

Artificial intelligence, financial technology, and innovation companies continued to expand their presence within the Dubai International Financial Centre, with their number rising to 1,933 and recording annual growth of 39%.

This growth reflects the center’s increasing role in supporting digital economy sectors and attracting companies specializing in advanced technologies, while further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for innovation and entrepreneurship.

The continued expansion of these companies also demonstrates the success of the regulatory and investment environment provided by the center, offering startups and specialized businesses broader opportunities for growth and development.

Expansion of Family Businesses and Global Institutions

Alongside the notable growth of technology and innovation companies, family businesses and institutions continued to expand their operations within the Dubai International Financial Centre, benefiting from the specialized services and advanced regulatory frameworks offered by the center.

This diversity strengthens the center’s business ecosystem, which brings together financial institutions, family businesses, technology companies, and innovation firms within a single environment designed to support sustainable growth.

Dubai Helps Shape the Future of the Global Economy

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum added: “In Dubai, leadership will not stop at what we achieve, but will continue through the opportunities we create for others, in a journey that does not merely keep pace with the future, but helps shape it.”

This statement reflects Dubai’s approach of turning achievements into new opportunities for investors, businesses, and entrepreneurs, while actively contributing to the development of the future of the financial and technology sectors.

The results achieved by the Dubai International Financial Centre confirm that the emirate continues to build an advanced economic ecosystem that does not simply respond to global changes, but also contributes to shaping and directing them.

Dubai International Financial Centre Continues Its Growth Journey

The increase in the number of active registered companies to more than 10,000 further strengthens the position of the Dubai International Financial Centre as one of the leading financial hubs in the region and worldwide.

With continued growth across artificial intelligence, financial technology, innovation, and family businesses, the center continues to support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global center for finance, business, and the economy of the future.