THE MIDDLE EAST’S
54. Arif Amiri
Designation: CEO
Company: DIFC Authority
Residence: U.A.E.
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Freezones
Amiri has been the CEO of DIFC since 2014. As of October 2025, DIFC is home to 1,500 AI, FinTech, and innovation companies, along with over 8,000 active registered firms in total. Under his leadership, banking assets in the Centre have grown to around $240 billion, marking a 200% increase since he took charge. Amiri is a member of Dubai’s Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy, and board member of both the Dubai Media Council and U.A.E. Securities & Commodities Authority.