DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced landmark annual results that underscore Dubai's prominence as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
DIFC's 28 per cent organic year-on-year growth to 8,844 active registered companies demonstrates global industry confidence in Dubai as the region's leading destination for finance, business and innovation. Active company registrations surged by 2,525, an increase of 39 per cent from the prior year, while recording 50,200 financial services related professionals. Combined 2025 revenues rose by 20 per cent to USD 581mn, rising from USD 484mn in 2024. Net profits increased by 28 per cent to USD 402mn from USD 315mn in 2024.
DIFC is home to the region's largest regulated financial services system which comprises 1,052 firms, including banks, capital market institutions, insurance and reinsurance companies, brokerage firms, wealth and asset management entities. Growing at an incomparable pace, DIFC houses over 500 wealth and asset management companies.
During 2025, new financial services arrivals include Allianz Trade, Cambridge Associates, CapitaLand, China International Capital Corporation, CRDB Bank, dLocal, Howden Reinsurance, ICICI Asset Management, Manulife, National Bank of Kuwait, North Rock Capital, PIMCO, RV Capital, Silver Point Capital, Squarepoint Capital, Starwood Capital, Tourmaline, Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi, TransAmerica Life Bermuda, Warburg Pincus and many others.
HE Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, commented: "DIFC's progressive legal and regulatory framework form decisive pillars that support the phenomenal growth achieved by the Centre in 2025. Such incremental growth contributes significantly to Dubai's economy and enhances the Emirate's stature as a leading global financial centre, in line with national objectives and the strategic ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)."
As the region's largest innovation-focused community, DIFC reached 1,677 AI and FinTech organisations in 2025. Enabled by DIFC's Innovation Hub and Dubai AI Campus platform, start-ups have collectively raised in excess of USD 4.5bn regionally.
The Centre is now home to 1,289 family-related entities. DIFC based families have established 1,115 foundations.
Accelerating Dubai's position as a top four global financial centre, the recently announced Zabeel District expansion adds 17.7mn sq. ft. of office, residential, hospitality, retail, cultural and education space. The development will also continue to enhance DIFC's reputation for art, culture, dining, retail and wellness.
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DIFC's landmark 2025 results solidify Dubai's position as a leading global destination for finance and business
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DUBAI, UAE, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the latest instalments of the Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta. From now until June 22, 2026, participants can compete for 600,000 USDT in rewards across four seasons (Season 6 to Season 9), with a chance to snag the top prize of 8,000 USDT in the trading competition segment in each round.
Recording over $150 million in trading volume since its commencement, the Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta has been celebrated by thousands of alpha hunters. From now until April 20, 2026, Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta Season 6 offers two reward mechanisms catering to traders of varying experience levels. Parallel to a competitive leaderboard, the Alpha Lucky Draw offers an alternative reward track for everyday traders:
- Alpha Lucky Draw: Featuring a 50,000 USDT prize pool, Bybit Alpha users can earn lucky draw tickets and win up to 100 USDT by completing their first trade or liquidity farming order on Bybit Alpha, or achieving their daily trading volume target.
- Alpha Trading Competition: With 100,000 USDT in prizes up for grabs, the competitive segment is for avid traders who aim to win big on leaderboards. The top 100 leaders will receive tiered rewards with 4,000 USDT, 6,000 USDT, and 8,000 USDT in rewards for the top three traders respectively.
How it works: After signing up for the Fiesta in each Season, users simply need to select their preferred tokens and trade on Bybit Alpha with their Unified Trading Account balance
As cryptocurrency markets evolve and traders seek to diversify beyond mainstream tokens, Bybit Alpha emerges as a gateway to alternative opportunities. The platform offers participants access to innovative and the latest trending projects. With Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta, Bybit reinforces its commitment to empowering traders with tools that unlock competitive advantage and portfolio diversification.
The crypto trading community spans across varying risk appetites and trading horizons. Through Alpha, Bybit positions itself as a partner in traders' evolution, delivering infrastructure that bridges the gap between retail participation and institutional-grade trading sophistication. As the Crypto Ark, Bybit is dedicated to supporting traders at every stage of their crypto journey.
Terms and conditions apply. For details of participation requirements and restrictions, users may visit: Alpha Trading Fiesta Season 6
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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DUBAI, UAE, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the latest instalments of the Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta. From now until June 22, 2026, participants can compete for 600,000 USDT in rewards across four seasons (Season 6 to Season 9), with a chance to snag the top prize of 8,000 USDT in the trading competition segment in each round.
Recording over $150 million in trading volume since its commencement, the Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta has been celebrated by thousands of alpha hunters. From now until April 20, 2026, Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta Season 6 offers two reward mechanisms catering to traders of varying experience levels. Parallel to a competitive leaderboard, the Alpha Lucky Draw offers an alternative reward track for everyday traders:
How it works: After signing up for the Fiesta in each Season, users simply need to select their preferred tokens and trade on Bybit Alpha with their Unified Trading Account balance
As cryptocurrency markets evolve and traders seek to diversify beyond mainstream tokens, Bybit Alpha emerges as a gateway to alternative opportunities. The platform offers participants access to innovative and the latest trending projects. With Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta, Bybit reinforces its commitment to empowering traders with tools that unlock competitive advantage and portfolio diversification.
The crypto trading community spans across varying risk appetites and trading horizons. Through Alpha, Bybit positions itself as a partner in traders' evolution, delivering infrastructure that bridges the gap between retail participation and institutional-grade trading sophistication. As the Crypto Ark, Bybit is dedicated to supporting traders at every stage of their crypto journey.
Terms and conditions apply. For details of participation requirements and restrictions, users may visit: Alpha Trading Fiesta Season 6
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #IMakeIt
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
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Bybit Alpha Trading Fiesta Returns with 600,000 USDT in Rewards
