DIFC awards govt entities for continuous support

dubai — The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, held its ‘Strategic Partners Awards Ceremony 2017’, to recognise the invaluable support the centre continues to receive from different government entities, in Dubai.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of DIFC, and in the presence Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation.

Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, said: “We are honoured to celebrate the strong spirit of cooperation across all the government entities

We are honoured to celebrate the strong spirit of cooperation across all the government entities of Dubai

Essa Kazim, Governor, DIFC

of Dubai in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, We all play a key role in realising the vision of our leaders to develop the city and the nation into a global centre that is tolerant, diverse and dynamic. The directions of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed has led the DIFC to success and as a leading international financial centre, and in achieving its objectives and future aspirations.” Sheikh Ahmed awarded the strategic partners of DIFC, which included Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Courts, General Directorate of State Security - Dubai, Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Dubai Land Department, the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, Dubai Customs, Dubai Corporate for Ambulance Services, Dubai Economy Department, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defence, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs – Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Government of Dubai Media Office, Dubai Tourism, the Supreme Legislation Committee, Dubai Creative Clusters Authority, Securities and Commodities Authority. — Wam