Shanthini Bandarage

DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)

Headquartered in Dubai, DMCC is the world's most interconnected Free Zone, and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities. Whether developing vibrant neighbourhoods with world-class property like Jumeirah Lakes Towers and the much anticipated Uptown Dubai, or delivering high performance business services, DMCC provides everything its dynamic community of over 100,000 people needs to live, work and thrive. DMCC has a strong track record in commodity trade through the platforms we provide including gold and diamond vaults and secure transport; trading platforms like the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange, Dubai Diamond Exchange and DMCC Tradeflow, the dedicated online platform for registering possession and ownership of commodities stored in UAE-based storage facilities; the DMCC Tea Centre; the UAE Kimberley Process Certification Scheme; and a range of commodities backed financial investment tools. DMCC is also developing Uptown Dubai, a world-class smart district, innovatively designed to deliver a new and one-of-a-kind urban destination. Uptown Dubai It will comprise seven mid-rise towers alongside two iconic supertall towers – including Uptown Tower, a diamond-inspired landmark which is the first tower to rise in Uptown Dubai – hosting some of the world's leading businesses, diverse retail and F&B offerings, luxury hotels, experiential living and a sustainable community centred around The Plaza, the pulse of the district. Companies at DMCC benefit from market infrastructure and physical facilities such as our thriving Free Zone, ranked the number one Free Zone in the world by the Financial Times' fDi magazine for the last eight years, our commodity exchanges, regulatory frameworks and real estate offering. Made for Trade, DMCC is proud to sustain and grow Dubai's position as the place to be for global trade today and long into the future. www.dmcc.ae