DMCC News Articles

DMCC Opens The Plaza at Uptown Dubai in Next Phase of District Growth

DMCC — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:58:14 GMT

The Plaza is a 21,000 square metre open-air space at the heart of Uptown Dubai that connects the entire district
New venue accommodates up to 4,000 guests with integrated staging, lighting and digital infrastructure for corporate and large-scale events
Launch supports next phase of Uptown Dubai expansion, with additional commercial towers under development

DMCC Set to Join Natural Diamond Council as it Deepens Dubai's Role in Reshaping Global Diamond Trade

DMCC — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:33:38 GMT

DMCC signs declaration of intent to join the Natural Diamond Council in 2026
Move aligns Dubai with global industry efforts to strengthen demand and resilience in the natural diamond trade
Announcement made in Cape Town at the second meeting of the Luanda Accord
Luanda Accord unites producer governments and industry around coordinated investment in category-level marketing for natural diamonds
Meeting overseen by ministers of Angola, Botswana, Namibia and Sierra Leone

DMCC’s Maryam Al Hashemi Appointed 2026 Chair of the Kimberley Process Committee on Participation and Chairmanship

DMCC — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:52:14 GMT

Maryam Al Hashemi, Senior Director of Precious Metals and Stones at DMCC, has been appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC)
India is Kimberley Process Chair in 2026, hosting the body for the third time overall, with a commitment to building consumer confidence in conflict-free diamonds
Al Hashemi brings more than a decade of KP leadership experience, having previously served as CPC Chair in 2017 and played a central role in the UAE’s KP Vice Chairmanship and Chairmanships in 2015, 2016 and 2024

The Kimberley Process (KP) has announced the appointment of Maryam Al Hashemi as the 2026 Chair of its Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC), her appointment to the position was confirmed in March 2025. A highly respected industry leader and KP veteran, Al Hashemi brings extensive expertise to this critical role. India will chair the KP in 2026, the third time it has chaired the body overall, with commitments to building consumer confidence, accelerating digital traceability and advancing data-driven compliance.

Currently serving as the Senior Director of Precious Stones and Metals at DMCC and the UAE KP Director, Al Hashemi has been instrumental in positioning Dubai as the world’s leading diamond trading hub. Under her leadership, Dubai’s rough and polished diamond trade has exceeded one billion carats in rough and polished over the past five years. She also oversees the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the world’s largest diamond trading platform with over 1,365 members, and spearheads key industry events such as the Dubai Diamond Conference and the Dubai Precious Metals Conference.

With a deep background in diamond trade regulation, Al Hashemi leads the only ISO-certified KP Office globally and has played a pivotal role in managing the UAE’s sole entry and exit point for rough diamonds. Her contributions to the UAE’s KP Vice Chairmanship in 2015, Chairmanship in 2016 and 2024, and her previous tenure as CPC Chair in 2017 highlight her wealth of experience in KP governance.

The CPC is a vital body within the Kimberley Process, responsible for evaluating new participants, reviewing compliance matters, and assessing Vice-Chair candidates. Its recommendations are presented at the KP Plenary meeting, ensuring the integrity of the certification scheme. As per KP protocol, the previous year’s KP Chair assumes the role of CPC Chair the following year.

Al Hashemi’s appointment underscores her long-standing commitment to strengthening the KP framework. Her leadership is expected to further reinforce the KP’s mission in promoting responsible diamond trade practices worldwide.

DMCC and Sweid & Sweid Unveil BAY360, a New Lifestyle Destination in JLT, Anchored by Flagship Spinneys Supermarket and Waterfront Dining

DMCC — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:26:13 GMT

DMCC and Sweid & Sweid have announced BAY360, a new lifestyle destination and community hub in JLT’s Lake D
BAY360 will feature flagship 22,000-square-foot Spinneys supermarket, essential retail, lakefront dining, 300-space cark park, and medical, wellness and recreational facilities
Development is part of wider enhancement of JLT to improve pedestrian accessibility, public spaces and visual appeal

DMCC Appoints 7 Management to Operate The Plaza at Uptown Dubai

DMCC — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:35:28 GMT

DMCC Concludes Second Edition of Dubai Coffee Auction as Specialty Coffee Lots Exceed USD 70,000 in Value, Sets Highest Price for Coffee from Continental United States

DMCC — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:02:43 GMT

Specialty coffee lots generated over USD 70,000 in total value at the second Dubai Coffee Auction by DMCC, reflecting sustained global demand for premium, traceable coffees
Coffees from 13 producing origins were represented, the widest range ever featured in a single coffee auction
The event featured the first-ever international auction of a coffee from the continental United States, establishing a new benchmark for US continental origins, and second-highest price ever recorded for a Bolivian coffee at auction
Results underline growing confidence in the role of DMCC as globally connected platform linking producing origins with international buyers

DMCC has concluded the second edition of the Dubai Coffee Auction, with specialty coffee lots generating USD 70,000 in total value. The auction programme brought together producers from 13 producing origins, representing the widest range ever featured in a single coffee auction, including coffees showcased through DMCC’s Producer Discovery initiative.

DMCC and Crypto.com Strike Partnership to Advance Commodities Tokenisation and Digital Trade Infrastructure

DMCC — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:04:39 GMT

Strategic partnership will explore new blockchain-enabled applications to strengthen global commodities trade
Scope includes reduced settlement friction and improved price transparency across major commodities segments, tokenised real-world asset (RWA) listings, custody models and liquidity solutions
Parties will evaluate digital asset technology applications across DMCC platforms and member use cases
Agreement builds on DMCC’s partnership with the Dubai Virtual Assets Authority (VARA) signed earlier this year to advance tokenised commodities infrastructure

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, a globally recognised cryptocurrency trading platform, to push tokenisation deeper into the global commodities market and lay the groundwork for next-generation trade infrastructure.

DMCC and Bybit Announce Winners of Third Web3 Unleashed Hackathon with USD 140,000 Prize Pool

DMCC — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:24:47 GMT

The third edition of Web3 Unleashed introduced new DeFAI and DeSci tracks to expand hackathon’s scope
A total prize pool of USD 140,000 rewarded to 5 standout projects shaping the future of Web3 technologies
90 international teams competed across six focus areas, reflecting the growing diversity and maturity of the global Web3 ecosystem

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, and the global crypto exchange Bybit, have concluded the third edition of their flagship international Web3 hackathon, awarding a total prize pool of USD 140,000 to the region’s most promising decentralised projects. Held at S/O Uptown Dubai, the event brought together global innovators, investors and industry leaders under the theme “Shaping the next wave of Web3: driving the future of decentralisation.”

DMCC Unveils Record 1.9-Tonne Silver Bar Celebrating UAE’s Founding Ahead of Its Landmark Tokenisation

DMCC — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:22:21 GMT

DMCC has unveiled the world’s largest silver bar – a 1,971kg Guinness World Record asset at the Dubai Precious Metals Conference
Silver bar commemorates UAE’s founding year and symbolises national craftsmanship and innovation
Bar is now set to be tokenised on DMCC’s Tradeflow platform under landmark project with key industry players Sam Precious Metals, Tokinvest and Brinks
Sam Precious Metals led the bar’s production, Tokinvest will oversee digital tokenisation and issuance, and Brinks, a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services, will manage secure storage and logistics
World-first initiative forms part of DMCC’s wider commodities tokenisation drive

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled the world’s largest silver bar – a record-breaking 1,971kg asset officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Revealed at the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) on 24 November, the bar commemorates the founding year of the United Arab Emirates, symbolising national ambition, craftsmanship and innovation.

DMCC Concludes 13th Dubai Precious Metals Conference with Record Attendance, Formally Launches ‘DMCC FinX’ to Bridge Institutional Capital, Trade and Technology

DMCC — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:28:04 GMT

DMCC officially launches DMCC FinX, its newest ecosystem connecting institutional and commercial capital, trade finance professionals and fintech innovators
DMCC FinX clusters financial institutions, fintech platforms, alternative lenders, digital asset innovators and global trading houses into single ecosystem
Announcement made during 13^th Dubai Precious Metals Conference which gathered record attendance of over 1,000 precious metals industry leaders and financiers to Dubai
Keynote speakers included H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, LBMA chief executive Ruth Crowell and global financial commentator Grant Williams

DMCC – the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai – officially launched DMCC FinX today during the 13^th Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) at Atlantis The Palm. Bringing together more than 1,000 senior industry figures, the conference convened global leaders from precious metals, finance, policy and technology to examine the forces reshaping the future of the sector.