Expanding Your Business in the Middle East: The Benefits of the Dubai International Financial Center
May 2, 2024 | 8:00 AM — 9:30 AM BST
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Fragomen LLP, 95 Gresham Street
London EC2V 7NA
Join Fragomen Managing Partner, Middle East and Africa, Murtaza Khan and Senior Manager Elena Caron for an exclusive breakfast roundtable hosted by Fragomen in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). DIFC is one of the region's leading investment zones in the UAE and has established itself as the hub for financial institutions and family offices in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.
The Middle East and in particular the UAE is an important investment destination for global companies, large and small. In this session, we will be sharing the insights on growth opportunities in wealth and asset management, family business and corporates and how DIFC can support your business growth in the UAE and provide access to the wider MEASA region. The session senior leaders will also share the practical guidance on setting up business along with access to or deployment of talent.
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