The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has signed a partnership agreement with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority to strengthen institutional collaboration and unify efforts across joint initiatives and projects.
The agreement was signed on behalf of GDRFA Dubai by Major General Khalaf Ahmed Al Ghaith, Assistant Director General for the Entry and Residence Permits Sector, and on behalf of the DIFC Authority by His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority.
The agreement aligns with Dubai’s vision of building an integrated government ecosystem based on effective partnerships, and supporting the exchange of expertise and the development of services that enhance quality of life and keep pace with the emirate’s ambitions in adopting leading administrative and regulatory practices.
The deal also aims to strengthen cooperation in developing joint projects, launching knowledge and community initiatives, and providing proactive services to the Centre’s clients, including members of the DIFC Family Wealth Centre, in addition to coordinating between both sides on legal, technical, and administrative matters.
The agreement will be in effect for two years, renewable, with both parties committed to ongoing coordination and information exchange within the approved legal frameworks to achieve the partnership’s objectives and enhance institutional integration.
Through this collaboration, the agreement will support the needs of the DIFC Family Wealth Centre’s members, including high-net-worth individuals and family-owned businesses; by providing the necessary services and facilitation that enable their sustained growth and development.
Major General Obaid Mehayer Bin Suroor Deputy Director General GDRFA Dubai
“This agreement represents a new milestone in the integration of government efforts and reflects GDRFA Dubai’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships that enhance government services and elevate the customer experience. Our collaboration with DIFC supports Dubai’s vision for a flexible, innovative, and future-ready service ecosystem. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with DIFC through the development of joint initiatives, facilitation of procedures, and exchange of expertise, all of which will support operational efficiency and reinforce Dubai’s position as a leader in innovative government services.”
HE Essa Kazim, Governor of the DIFC Authority, welcomed the signing of the agreement with GDRFA Dubai, noting that it marks an important step toward greater government alignment and a stronger business environment. The Governor added that by joining forces with leading government entities, DIFC is helping to build a fully integrated ecosystem that supports investors and clients while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global financial hub.
HE Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, stated that working closely with GDRFA Dubai will streamline processes for investors and clients and further strengthen Dubai’s position as a global business destination.
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The CEO noted that the agreement reaffirms DIFC’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with government entities, creating more efficient and innovative services, and advancing an integrated business environment that supports Dubai’s vision and attracts top talent and companies worldwide.
