Essa Kazim is the Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). He also serves as Chairman of Borse Dubai, as Chairman of Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and as Deputy Chairman of Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai. Early life and education Kazim has a BA in Math, Economy and Computer Science from Coe College and a MA in Total Quality Management from the University of Wollongong and a MA in Economics from the University of Iowa. Career After graduation, Kazim became Senior Analyst in the Research and Statistics Department of the UAE Central Bank in 1988. In 1993 he became Director of Planning and Development at the Dubai Department of Economic Development. From 1999 till 2006 he served as Director General of the DFM. Memberships Kazim is a Member of the Higher Board of Directors of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Chairman of the DIFC Donations Kazim also holds an honorary Doctorate from Coe College.<ref name"United Emirates University" /><ref name"Dubai International Financial Centre" />
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