Mirae Asset Global Investments has announced the opening of a new office at the Dubai International Financial Centre, marking another step in the company’s long-term commitment to the Middle East and strengthening its ability to support regional investors with global investment expertise and access to international markets.

The new office is located in Emirates Financial Towers, giving the company a stronger presence closer to investors and business partners in the region while supporting its plans to expand its activities across the Gulf Cooperation Council and surrounding markets.

New License Supports Mirae Asset’s Operations in Dubai

Mirae Asset Investment Management (DIFC) Limited has received a Prudential Category 3C regulatory license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

Under the license, the company will be able to manage and distribute collective investment funds to institutional and professional clients across GCC countries, supporting its ability to provide a broader range of investment products and solutions tailored to these client segments.

The company’s presence within the Dubai International Financial Centre also provides it with an advanced financial and regulatory platform from which to expand its business and deepen engagement with investors across the region.

Expanding Relationships With Institutions and Family Offices

The opening of the Dubai office represents the next phase of Mirae Asset’s regional strategy, with a focus on strengthening relationships with existing distribution partners while expanding access to institutional investors and family offices across the GCC.

The company also aims to serve the Indian diaspora across the Middle East and East Africa, while benefiting from growing demand for global investment products and services.

Through its Dubai presence, Mirae Asset is seeking to strengthen its distribution capabilities, engage more directly with investors, and help clients access a wider range of opportunities across global markets.

Mirae Asset Backs Dubai’s Position as a Financial Hub

Young Kim, President and Global Chief Executive Officer and Director of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd., said: “The opening of our office at the Dubai International Financial Centre represents an important milestone in Mirae Asset’s regional growth strategy and reinforces our strong commitment to the Middle East. We have great confidence in Dubai’s vision, its business-friendly environment, and its role as a leading international financial center. Strengthening our presence here will enable us to accelerate the growth of our business, expand our distribution capabilities, and offer innovative investment products that help our clients access opportunities across global markets.”

The move reflects the company’s confidence in Dubai’s investment environment and its ability to support global institutions seeking to grow their businesses through an increasingly influential regional and international financial center.

A Platform Closer to Investors in the Middle East

Swarup Mohanty, Non-Executive Director of Mirae Asset Investment Management (DIFC) Limited, said: “The opening of our branch at the Dubai International Financial Centre is an important milestone in Mirae Asset’s global growth journey and reinforces our commitment to serving investors in the Middle East by being closer to them and engaging with them directly.”

He added: “Through our platform in Dubai, we aim to strengthen our relationships with institutional investors, family offices, distribution partners, and the large Indian diaspora overseas.”

The new office gives the company greater ability to communicate directly with investors and clients in the region, while also creating opportunities to develop new partnerships and support long-term growth plans.

Dubai International Financial Centre Continues to Attract Asset Managers

His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Authority, said: “Mirae Asset’s opening of an office at the Dubai International Financial Centre confirms Dubai’s position as a global center for wealth and asset management and highlights the opportunities the region offers to leading international investment firms. The addition of one of Asia’s largest independent asset management companies further strengthens the DIFC ecosystem and reflects the depth and diversity of global investment expertise that has chosen Dubai as a base for regional growth.”

Dubai continues to attract major global wealth and asset management firms seeking to expand their operations and presence in the region, supported by the advanced financial and regulatory environment offered by the Dubai International Financial Centre.

This momentum also reflects Dubai’s growing role as a key hub linking global investment institutions with opportunities across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

More Than 10,000 Companies Registered at DIFC

The Dubai International Financial Centre is home to 10,018 active registered companies, including 592 wealth and asset management firms, highlighting the scale and diversity of the financial ecosystem based in the center.

DIFC continues to connect global institutions with investors, capital, and growth opportunities across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, supported by its position as the region’s largest and most diverse financial services ecosystem.