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Sep 12, 2023, 5:33 PM

Charged Up: How Israel and the UAE can drive global energy solutions together

As the Middle East increases its focus on the energy sector, the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, aims to triple renewable energy contributions and invest Dh150 to Dh200 billion by 2030 to meet surging energy demands driven by the rapidly...

Aug 1, 2023, 10:36 AM

The Avoidable Water Crisis

According to experts just ahead of the UN water summit, the world is facing an imminent water crisis, with demand expected to outstrip the supply of fresh water by 40% by the end of this decade. While this might sound...

Jul 19, 2023, 8:44 PM

The gaming industry is booming. Let’s ride the wave of opportunity together

The global gaming industry has boomed over the last decade, with advancements in technology, greater governmental support, accessibility, and inclusivity of its user base. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), we are experiencing unprecedented growth in the...

Jul 9, 2023, 11:12 AM

Precious Diversification: How the Ultimate Material can be Forever

With just one day remaining until DMCC’s Inaugural Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium, I am reminded of a journalist who, several months ago, asked me about the perceived conflict of interest in promoting the lab-grown industry adjacently to the world’s top...

Jul 4, 2023, 4:32 PM

Water is Our Most Valued Commodity and We Must Protect It

Ubiquitous and vital to all forms of known life, water isn’t just the lifeblood of our planet but a facilitator of trade, bearer of nourishment, and for the longest period in human history, a natural body between cultures and...

Jun 23, 2023, 12:00 AM

Man City’s Historic ‘Treble’: A Landmark Moment for Modern Football Culture

I am a Manchester United fan. Or at least I was. Up until the cultural shift in English football’s biggest club following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure and the poor treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo after his return. Given that the...

Jun 19, 2023, 7:26 PM

Business between Dubai & Israel is soaring. We see the impact first-hand

Dubai is fast becoming the next big global hub for Israelis to do business. This is reflected in the soaring numbers of Israeli companies setting up in Dubai and we see the impact every day in DMCC where there...

May 23, 2023, 9:48 PM

COP28: Solidarity in Action

This month marked a year and a half since UAE’s bid to host the UN Climate Change Conference was confirmed. In just over six months the UAE will welcome the largest gathering of heads of state and governments on...

May 1, 2023, 4:58 PM

Israel, Dubai is your gateway to the global marketplace

Israel is an economic powerhouse and is known worldwide for its technological prowess, medical innovation, and business acumen with a strong focus on commodities such as precious stones and metals. Whilst many Israeli businesses still plan their growth focused...

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About Me

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading free zone in 2023 with over 23,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 65,000 people. Mr. Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).