Launched in 2002, this strategic government initiative has been established to support the specific needs of its core segments - Gold & Precious Metals, Diamonds & Coloured Stones and Commodities.

The objectives of this progressive Centre include:

• Creation of a dedicated market place in Dubai
• Increase the value and volume of commodities traded in and through the region
• Facilitation and integration of the entire value chain of its key segments
• Broaden the local market horizon e.g. Refining – Manufacturing – Trade
• Create industry specific market infrastructure for its core segments, innovate new products and services
• Provide a supportive business environment through purpose-built infrastructure
• Promote regional industry growth
• Enhance local industry through implementation of international standards

Mission
To be a globally recognized leader in providing innovative, market-driven infrastructure for the gold and precious metals, diamonds and coloured stones, and commodities sectors.

Vision
A first choice, uniquely integrated international centre, providing world-class infrastructure and services in gold, diamonds and other commodities.

DMCC is a free zone authority offering market participants of the commodities industry and support services invaluable business incentives, including:

• 100% business ownership
• A guaranteed 50-year tax holiday on personal and income taxes
• Purpose-built infrastructure available on a freehold or leasehold option
• A one stop shop facility for processing of all documentation including immigration, registration and licensing

Facilities
DMCC’s 200-hectare development will include the Almas Tower (meaning Diamond in Arabic), the AU Tower and the Commodity Tower, in addition to plots of land allocated for special manufacturing operations, located in close proximity to Dubai’s emerging projects and developments. Each purpose-built tower will have facilities that enhance trading and will provide commercial and support facilities for market participants in DMCC’s specialized segments; gold & precious metals, diamonds & coloured stones and commodities.

DMCC offers its members services ranging from registration and licensing to general services that ease the process of setting up a business within the complex. This ‘One Stop Shop’ strategy allows member companies to complete the employee affairs procedures, passport renewals, traffic affairs, and vehicle registration through DMCC itself.

Key Benefits

• Unique World wide centre Industry Clustering
• Purpose built infrastructure
• World class security systems
• Preferential freight rates
• Regulated environment

The Source
The Source is DMCC’s quarterly newsletter designed to keep readers up-to-date with the rapid developments within the Centre. The Source carries news on the latest happenings along with market reports and interviews with the movers and shakers of the industry. In keeping with DMCC’s segmentation, focused on three core areas - Gold & Precious Metals, Diamonds & Coloured Stones and Commodities – this newsletter covers a wide range of topics across the global commodity scene.

The Source: "an origin; something from which anything rises or originates; a book or document serving as authority for history, or providing material or inspiration for an author; any person, publication, etc. providing information. (In passive) - to come from, originate; to obtain (from a particular source)".