iShares launches iShares DIFC Professional website

As part of its efforts to foster relationships and strengthen its commitments, the website will act as the primary source of information for financial professionals & prospective investors.

Through the new iShares website, the user can obtain the most relevant and updated educational information on ETFs.

Content ranges from the basics of ETFs to more in depth analytical pieces and whitepapers and the Index Returns Chart compares the returns of over 150 worldwide indexes.

The site also contains an overview of the iShares offerings such as Shari'ah compliant iShares, newly launched global products and other literature and tools which can be used as research collateral. With a user-friendly design, the iShares DIFC Professional website also links to the global iShares sites, providing exposure to worldwide content.

"It has been an exciting year for iShares in the GCC. We are delighted to launch the website for users in the region and are committed to continuously providing them with the latest developments. The website will also help us establish and nurture relationships with our stakeholders and valued clients,"

commented Norah Ali Alyusuf, Chief Administrative Officer at Barclays Global Investors.

With updates on a regular basis, in-depth information on the world of ETFs and specific GCC relevant data, the iShares UAE website will act as the one-stop-shop for users and will equip them with the fundamentals of ETFs and relevant information that will play a significant role on regional and global levels.