emirates7 - The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), backed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), reported significant progress in 2024, achieving over US$1.65 billion in capital commitments and supporting more than 190 companies in its investment portfolio.
These results were highlighted during the Fund’s Annual General Meeting, where the Board of Directors reviewed progress under its investment strategy. DFDF's support spanned both direct investments and 12 Fund of Funds programs, aligning closely with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
The Fund emphasized that these efforts have strengthened its role in advancing technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital development across the region.
Khalfan Belhoul, Chairman of the DFDF Board and CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, stated that the Fund's accomplishments reflect its vital contribution to the expansion of Dubai’s digital economy, which is fueled by innovation and emerging technologies across various sectors.
Echoing this, Arif Amiri, DFDF Board Member and CEO of DIFC Authority, noted, “Innovation flourishes through connected and inclusive ecosystems.” He emphasized the Fund’s role in establishing Dubai as a global innovation leader by fostering international collaboration.
In 2024, DFDF extended its impact beyond investing, demonstrating how venture capital can drive scalable innovation and effective partnerships between the public and private sectors. It released case studies on value creation in collaboration with institutions from different industries, underlining its evolving role as a strategic catalyst.
In light of the UAE designating 2025 as the Year of the Community, DFDF also reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening connections across the innovation ecosystem — linking entrepreneurs with investors, startups with regulators, and the regional market with the global stage.
These results were highlighted during the Fund’s Annual General Meeting, where the Board of Directors reviewed progress under its investment strategy. DFDF's support spanned both direct investments and 12 Fund of Funds programs, aligning closely with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
The Fund emphasized that these efforts have strengthened its role in advancing technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital development across the region.
Khalfan Belhoul, Chairman of the DFDF Board and CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, stated that the Fund's accomplishments reflect its vital contribution to the expansion of Dubai’s digital economy, which is fueled by innovation and emerging technologies across various sectors.
Echoing this, Arif Amiri, DFDF Board Member and CEO of DIFC Authority, noted, “Innovation flourishes through connected and inclusive ecosystems.” He emphasized the Fund’s role in establishing Dubai as a global innovation leader by fostering international collaboration.
In 2024, DFDF extended its impact beyond investing, demonstrating how venture capital can drive scalable innovation and effective partnerships between the public and private sectors. It released case studies on value creation in collaboration with institutions from different industries, underlining its evolving role as a strategic catalyst.
In light of the UAE designating 2025 as the Year of the Community, DFDF also reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening connections across the innovation ecosystem — linking entrepreneurs with investors, startups with regulators, and the regional market with the global stage.