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DIFC to continue contributing towards development of UAE and prosperity of its people, says Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 02 - 2008 at 09:00
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On the occasion of the 37th UAE National Day, HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Vice Chairman of the UAE Central Bank, assured that the DIFC will continue contributing towards the development of the UAE and the prosperity of its people.

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  • HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Vice Chairman of the UAE Central Bank.
    HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Vice Chairman of the UAE Central Bank.
HE Dr. Omar said:
"I congratulate His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Rulers of all the Emirates; the government; and the people of the UAE on the occasion of the 37th UAE National Day."


Dr. Omar added, "This important day in our history is an occasion to celebrate the tremendous development that the country has accomplished in a short span of time. This progress has been made possible because of the vision of the UAE's founders, the Late HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Late HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the leadership of Their Highnesses the Rulers of the seven Emirates and the dedication and hard work of its people. The outstanding progress achieved in diverse fields has enabled the country not only to match the levels of the world's most advanced nations, but also significantly enhance its role in the global economy. The UAE is poised to achieve new levels of progress over the coming years."

"Since its establishment in 2004, the Dubai International Financial Centre has worked to contribute to the economic surge of the UAE by creating a global gateway for capital and investment. DIFC's development into one of the world's most prominent global financial centres will further catalyse the UAE's financial growth. On the occasion of the UAE's 37th National Day, we reaffirm our commitment to continue working towards the development of the UAE and the prosperity of its people," he concluded.
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About the DIFC:

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an onshore hub for global finance. It bridges the time gap between the financial centres of Hong Kong and London and services a region with the largest untapped emerging market for financial services. In just four years, over 750 firms have registered at the DIFC. They operate in an open environment complemented with world-class regulations and standards. The DIFC offers its member institutions incentives such as 100% foreign ownership, zero tax on income and profits and no restrictions on foreign exchange. In addition their business benefits from modern infrastructure, operational support and business continuity facilities of uncompromisingly high standards.

Media enquiries:

Amira Abdulla
Director- Regional Public Relations
DIFC | Dubai International Financial Centre
Level 14, The Gate
P.O. Box 74777, Dubai, UAE
T: 971 4 362 2433
F: 971 4 3622236

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