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Arif Amiri

Investor

Managing Partner at Advent International · Board of Directors Member at Dubai Future District Fund

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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H.E. Arif AmiriunlockedArif: together at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) (2014–2026)
Arif: together at Emaar
×8Arif: together at Dubai Future District Fund
×2Arif: together at Advent International

About

Arif Amiri is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, where he oversees the strategic and operational functions of the Centre, a financial hub serving the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. He also serves as a Board Member at the Dubai Future District Fund. Under his tenure, DIFC has pursued initiatives related to FinTech and the development of the financial sector.

Experience

  1. Dubai Future District FundBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Art DubaiChairmancurrent2016 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)Chief Executive Officercurrent2015 — present
  4. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)Deputy Chief Executive Officer2014 — 2015Dubai
  5. EmaarChief Commercial Officer2013 — 2014
  6. Emaar properties PJSCExecutive Director Sales and Distribution2012 — 2013
  7. Emaar PropertiesChief Executive Officer Emaar Retail Group2009 — 2013
  8. Emaar PropertiesSenior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Governance2006 — 2008
  9. HSBCSenior Manager Corporate and Institutional Banking1999 — 2006

Skills & more

Advertising10Business Planning99Business Strategy56Contract Negotiation90Corporate Governance38Banking36Budgets17Business Development20Event Management3Financial Reporting3Operations Management12Project Management8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Arif Amiri?
Arif Amiri is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, where he oversees the strategic and operational functions of the Centre, a financial hub serving the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. He also serves as a Board Member at the Dubai Future District Fund. Under his tenure, DIFC has pursued initiatives related to FinTech and the development of the financial sector.
Where does Arif Amiri work?
Arif Amiri is Managing Partner at Advent International.
Where did Arif Amiri go to school?
Arif Amiri studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BScience, Aviation Business Administration).

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