Mirae Asset Establishes DIFC Presence To Accelerate Middle East Growth
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) | September 07, 2026
DUBAI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 07th Sep, 2026) Mirae Asset Global Investments has opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), strengthening its presence in the Middle East and expanding access to global investment opportunities for regional investors.
Located in Emirates Financial Towers, the office will foster relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and distribution partners, while extending the firm’s reach among the Indian diaspora across the Middle East and East Africa.
Mirae Asset Investment Managers (DIFC) Limited has also secured a Prudential Category 3C Regulatory Licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), allowing it to manage and distribute collective investment funds to institutional and professional clients throughout the GCC.
The firm is part of Mirae Asset Financial Group, founded in 1997 and headquartered in South Korea, with over US$800 billion in assets under management globally. Mirae Asset Global Investments manages more than $400 billion and operates across a network spanning 22 markets. Its investment offerings encompass equities, fixed income, ETFs, multi-asset strategies, alternatives, private markets, and thematic investments.
Young Kim, President, Chief Global Officer, and Director of Mirae Asset Global Investments, stated:
"Opening our DIFC office marks a significant milestone in Mirae Asset’s regional growth strategy and reinforces our enduring commitment to the Middle East."
He added that this stronger Dubai presence will support business growth, expand distribution capabilities, and provide clients with investment products offering access to global markets.
Swarup Mohanty, Non-Executive Director of Mirae Asset Investment Managers (DIFC), expressed that the office will deepen engagement with regional investors and partners. Leveraging its Indian operations and global capabilities, the firm plans to offer India-focused and international investment strategies.
Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, remarked:
"Mirae Asset’s regulated presence reinforces Dubai’s position as a global wealth and asset management center and reflects the region’s opportunities for international investment firms."
He further added that the company’s expertise across markets and asset classes will contribute to the regional investment sector and connect Middle Eastern investors with international opportunities.
