DIFC AI Adoption Hits 52%: Governance Will Define the Next Decade of GCC Wealth Management, Says H Capital Limited’s CEO
Rising AI adoption in DIFC is creating new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth across GCC wealth management. By Nasir Jamal Dubai, UAE — ( ARAB NEWSWIRE ) — Nasir Jamal, CEO of H Capital Limited, says the next decade of wealth management in the GCC will be defined not by who adopts AI fastest, but by who governs it best. The DFSA AI Survey 2025 found AI adoption among DIFC-authorised firms rose from 33% in 2024 to 52% in 2025, with Generative AI use up 166% year-on-year. The survey covered 661 firms across banking, capital markets, wealth and asset management, and fintech, with an 88% participation rate. The findings show a financial centre moving quickly into the next stage of AI use, and highlight the next priority: clearer accountability and stronger oversight. According to the survey, 21% of firms using AI still lack clear accountability, including where AI is linked to critical operations. “Th...
