# Dubai International Financial Centre's industry-leading H1 2026 achievements reinforce its position at the forefront of global finance in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia

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- Published: 2026-07-28T17:15:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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DUBAI, UAE, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC),
the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region,
today announced its industry leading performance, driven by continued global confidence
in Dubai as a destination for finance, business and innovation.

 [⌊Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1959747/DIFC.jpg?id=OA2797422&p=medium600)

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

The number of DIFC active registered companies rose to 10,018 at the end of the 
first half of 2026, having attracted 2,318 new active registered companies representing
organic growth of 30 per cent over the past 12 months. Regulated financial services
firms grew to 1,134, an increase of 16 per cent, reinforcing DIFC’s position as 
the largest and most diversified financial services ecosystem operating at scale
across all sectors in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The results further
strengthen DIFC’s contribution to the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) which aims to 
place Dubai among the world’s top four financial centres.

The Centre’s financial ecosystem continues to grow faster and attracts more regional
offices than the market. This spans 327 banks and capital markets firms, 165 insurance
and reinsurance entities, and 592^([1]) wealth and asset management firms – including
the highest concentration of hedge funds.

DIFC’s rise to seventh place globally in the Global Financial Centres Index further
reflects Dubai’s growing influence internationally and the Centre’s role in connecting
markets across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

**His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC** said: "DIFC’s performance reflects
the strength, resilience and long-term attractiveness of Dubai’s economy. As the
largest and most diversified financial services ecosystem, DIFC continues to attract
global institutions, capital and talent seeking access to high-growth markets across
the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Our success is built on a world-class regulatory
environment, legal framework and business ecosystem that continue to enhance Dubai’s
position among the world’s leading financial centres."

During the first half of 2026, the DIFC Innovation Hub welcomed 361 new companies,
totalling 1,933, a 39 per cent increase year-on-year.

In the first half of the year, DIFC continued to strengthen its position as the 
region’s capital for managing private wealth. Family-related entities increased 
to 1,408, up 36 per cent year-on-year. Foundations rose to 1,409, up 67 per cent
in the last 12 months. 

For the [DIFC Video](https://youtu.be/mGhRcnP4g3g).

_^(1.) Includes 48 private banks._

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