Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Special to Gulf News

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DGCX isn’t done in setting benchmarks

As a finance and trade hub, DGCX has carved out milestones, but with more to come

There is so much more that can be achieved in currency trading and hedging. Plus, there is the possibility of trade settlements in AED.

Uptown Dubai has skyscrapers and lots more

As Dubai’s newest work-rest-play super-destination, Uptown has plenty for all

Uptown Dubai's location works to the same advantages that DMCC has had over the years.

Seeking advantages in a de-dollarizing world

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corp is well set for changes to a dollar-powered global economy

The Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation has already built up a track record of operations, and with all the regulatory link ups in place.

There is a de-dollarisation happening right now

Gold and Bitcoin’s surge should be seen in context of dollar dynamics

Gold and Bitcoin rocked up with new pricing records in recent weeks. This is more than just coincidental.

Is Antwerp winning on Russia diamond sanctions?

Russian diamond exports were an obvious target of Western sanctions

Antwerp's diamond trade assumes greater influence as Russian sanctions are tightened.

COP28 sped up global action on sustainability

More than anything, UAE event was about winning funding commitments

Substantial funding commitments are flowing into where they are needed to take on climate change and decarbonization targets. That's where COP28 helped most.

Dubai gold trade ready to take on new sparkle

What Dubai does not require is being selectively targeted by some global entities

Gold will close 2023 setting all kinds of records. Amidst all this, Dubai’s gold trade has shown high visibility.

Can lab-grown diamonds deliver a decisive cut?

Industry is still in two minds over these diamonds' viability

Lab-grown diamonds are always caught up in the emotional versus practical needs debate.

Elon Musk will get it right with X

Twitter's makeover cuts deep, but Musk does have the hang of what's t o be done

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover created intensely divided camps. As with anything Musk does or says, this too wasn't surprising.

Expanded BRICS can be the ideal counterweight

A smoother global trade and commodity flow will be one of the bloc’s immediate tasks

The UAE and Saudi Arabia will be part of the expanded BRICS grouping. It adds to the already substantial clout of the bloc.

Dubai's DMCC rides energy wave in its own way

Free zone a favoured destination for energy companies amidst intense industry transition

DMCC's base of energy-focussed companies has crossed 3,000. And of these, more than 1,500 entered in the last 3 years.

Natural or lab-grown, diamonds can co-exist

Lab-grown diamonds find their way in jewellery, and should be seen as natural progression

Lab-grown diamonds are growing in visibility, and it’s happening in Dubai. Even with all the action going on in the natural diamond space.

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