Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing DIFC governor

Dubai:n the capacity of his role as Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued a decree appointing Essa Abdulfattah Kazim as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Essa Kazim will be succeeding Abdullah Mohammed Saleh, who will continue to serve as a member of the DIFC Board of Directors. The decree will be effective with effect from January 1st, 2014. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed praised the dedication and efficiency of Abdullah Saleh in serving his country throughout his tenure as DIFC Governor, during which he played a pivotal part in emphasising the leading role of Dubai as an international hub for the financial services industry. Sheikh Mohammed also highlighted Abdullah Saleh's professional role in supporting the banking sector in the UAE for over five decades. The appointment of a new governor for the DIFC is in line with the development march of Dubai, which seeks to pump new blood into various sectors to attain on-going growth. Such steps make way for new national competencies that possess professional experience to help drive the advancement of the UAE and reinforce its position as a leader for development in the region. – Emirates News Agency, WAM