Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is a well-established platform for driving the future of finance and the development of regional economies. DIFC is on track to achieve its ambitious strategic goals of growing threefold by 2024 - including 1,000 active financial firms, 50,000 combined working professionals, $250B AUM booked in the Centre, 5.5M Sq. Ft. of occupied space and a $400B combined balance sheet. In line with this growth, DIFC continues to evolve into a preferred lifestyle and residential destination.In my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, I oversee the strategic and operational functions of the Centre. My vision for DIFC reflects the UAE’s commitment to innovation and economic diversification. As part of this vision, DIFC is further developing its FinTech proposition and leading a number of initiatives to move the innovation agenda towards a broader conversation about the future of finance.