On 16 October, DGCX launched benchmark-linked trading on its T+0 settled, 1 kg UAEGD Spot Gold Physical contract, marking another milestone in advancing Dubai’s gold trading infrastructure through more efficient transactions, transparent price discovery and the continued development of a competitive, internationally connected bullion market. The new offering enables market participants to trade physical gold at a premium or discount to the internationally recognised LBMA Gold Price AM, combining global benchmark-linked pricing with same-day physical settlement. Supported by DCCC as DGCX’s central counterparty, the contract provides a transparent, regulated trading mechanism that improves operational efficiency, strengthens market confidence and brings greater connectivity between international gold pricing and the UAE’s physical bullion market. DGCX thanks SAM Precious Metals FZ-LLC and Kanji Bullion Trading LLC for executing the first trade, alongside Ashoka Global FZCO, M A H Gold and Jewellery LLC, Peekay Intermark Ltd and all participating members for their support.

Congratulations to seven members of the DMCC community recognised in the UAE’s Future100, an initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. CORAL Supy Digital Energy AI BlockPeer COMMit – Technology Simplified SafeGold @SafeGold_India NEXUS Their achievements showcase the breadth of innovation within our community and the contribution these businesses are making to the UAE’s future economy. DMCC is proud to support Future100 as a Community Partner and through our representation on the judging panel, helping recognise promising businesses across the country’s future industries. Thank you to the Ministry and the Future100 team for championing entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for innovative companies to grow.

Dubai's ambition to become a global centre for gold trading, price discovery, and risk management began more than 24 years ago. On 24 April 2002, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the creation of the Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre, with the ambition of capturing half of the international gold business. At the time, Dubai held approximately 10% of the market. Today, the UAE is the world's second-largest physical gold trading hub, after Switzerland. DGCX has played a central role in this growth, providing the exchange infrastructure that connects physical commodities with transparent price discovery, central clearing, and risk management. That journey began in November 2005, when DGCX launched as the first derivatives exchange in the Middle East and North Africa. Supported by the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation and DMCC Tradeflow, the exchange has continued to expand Dubai's trading, clearing, and physical delivery infrastructure. That momentum continues. In the first eight months of 2026, DGCX traded volume rose 29% and traded value rose 49% to USD 46.43 billion. In June, we launched the GCC's first same-day physically settled spot gold contract on a regulated exchange, and more than one tonne has been traded and settled to date. From 16 October 2026, the contract will also support LBMA benchmark-linked pricing, further connecting international gold markets with regional physical settlement. On 8 October 2026, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Development of the Economic and Financial Sector, chaired a meeting reviewing six strategic directions for the Dubai Gold Strategy, covering trading, financing, storage, competitiveness, price discovery, and jewellery and retail demand. The strategy builds directly on the ambition established in 2002. Dubai's foreign gold trade reached about AED 1 trillion in 2025, up 60% on the previous year. For DGCX, supporting these priorities means broadening market participation, deepening liquidity, and giving bullion businesses effective tools to trade, hedge, clear, and settle. Join us at the 14th Dubai Precious Metals Conference, 16 and 17 November 2026, at SO/ Uptown Dubai, to explore the market infrastructure and partnerships shaping the next phase of the global gold trade. dmcc.tech/3Uv6tbt @MaktoumMohammed

DGCX congratulates the @ICE_Markets team on launching new precious metals futures contracts in London, covering gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This is a welcome development for global bullion markets. Exchange-traded contracts linked to established benchmark prices give hedgers and traders additional tools to manage price risk, with the potential to deepen liquidity and support price discovery. A broader network of well-regulated futures markets strengthens the ecosystem for all participants. At DGCX, we share this commitment to integrating physical and financial commodity markets. Through our growing range of products and our trading, clearing, and settlement infrastructure, we are helping market participants manage risk and connect the trade flows that pass through Dubai with global markets. This work reinforces Dubai's position as a leading international hub for precious metals trading. @dmccfinx

DGCX is taking the next step in the evolution of its Spot Gold T+0 contract, strengthening the connection between global price discovery and regional physical settlement. From 16 October 2026, members will be able to trade with reference to the LBMA AM Fix, with orders accepted and matched on a premium or discount basis and settled the same day in UAE Good Delivery (UGD) 1kg gold bars. By combining one of the world’s most recognised gold benchmarks with the UAE’s own certified delivery standard, this latest development will provide a stronger bridge between international liquidity and the region’s physical gold market. It marks another step in DGCX’s ambition to build robust, globally connected market infrastructure that brings physical and financial markets closer together, while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a trusted and transparent global hub for bullion and commodities trading.

DMCC and @dubaifuturefund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen connectivity across Dubai’s technology, startup and investment landscape. The collaboration, signed by DMCC’s Chief Free Zone Affairs Officer, Ahmad Hamza, and Nader Albastaki, DFDF Managing Director, will bring startups closer to sources of capital and strategic partners in the UAE and internationally, while opening up greater access to mentorship, expertise and new markets. DMCC and DFDF will also bring their respective networks together through joint events and industry engagement, supported by the exchange of market insights to advance innovation and entrepreneurship across the UAE. Explore how DMCC connects technology companies with the partners, programmes and business community to support their growth: dmcc.tech/4ykoVCe #DMCC #DFDF #Startups #Investment #Dubai

DGCX congratulates Paul Brink, President and Chief Executive Officer of Franco-Nevada Corporation, on his appointment as Chair of the @GOLDCOUNCIL. Under his leadership, we look forward to building on our collaboration with the Council and advancing our shared commitment to a strong, transparent, and responsible global gold industry. We wish Paul every success as he assumes the chairmanship.

DGCX has signed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (@TCS) to advance and upgrade its infrastructure through a next-generation integrated trading, clearing and surveillance solution. The partnership will provide DGCX with flexible, scalable technology to serve regional and international market participants across established and emerging asset classes. It is also expected to improve operational efficiency and accelerate the development of new products. Building on strong trading volumes in 2025 and recent product innovation, including the launch of the Gold Spot T+0 Contract, the new infrastructure will support DGCX’s offering across energy, currencies, equities and precious metals, while creating greater capacity to develop and bring new products to market, including crypto and tokenised assets. Read more: dgcx.ae/news/2026/dgcx-partn…

DMCC congratulates Gaetano Cavalieri on his re-election as President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), marking 25 years of distinguished leadership of the organisation.

DMCC is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026, taking place on 27 August at Madinat Jumeirah under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Held as Dubai’s main official event marking Emirati Women’s Day under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, this year’s Forum brings together ministers, senior officials, decision-makers and private-sector leaders for conversations focused on women’s contributions, leadership and opportunities across sectors. With a series of panel discussions and specialised workshops, the programme also looks ahead to the skills and opportunities shaping future-focused fields, including technology, AI, space and renewable energy. DMCC’s participation supports the Forum’s focus on creating practical opportunities for women to strengthen their capabilities, advance professionally and take on leadership roles. #DMCC #EmiratiWomensForum

يفخر مركز دبي للسلع المتعددة بمشاركته بصفته شريكاً داعماً لمنتدى المرأة الإماراتية 2026، الذي يُقام في 27 أغسطس في مدينة جميرا، تحت رعاية سمو الشيخة منال بنت محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم. ويُقام المنتدى باعتباره الفعالية الرسمية الرئيسية في إمارة دبي للاحتفال بيوم المرأة الإماراتية، تحت شعار "بنظهر الأقوى والأفضل"، حيث يجمع هذا العام نخبة من الوزراء وكبار المسؤولين وصنّاع القرار وقادة القطاع الخاص في حوارات تسلط الضوء على إسهامات المرأة ودورها القيادي والفرص المتاحة أمامها في مختلف القطاعات. كما يتضمن البرنامج سلسلة من الجلسات النقاشية وورش العمل المتخصصة، إلى جانب مناقشات تستشرف الفرص والمهارات التي تحتاجها المرأة لتعزيز حضورها وتأثيرها في القطاعات المستقبلية، بما في ذلك التكنولوجيا والذكاء الاصطناعي والفضاء والطاقة المتجددة. وتأتي مشاركة مركز دبي للسلع المتعددة دعماً لأهداف المنتدى الرامية إلى توفير فرص عملية تمكّن المرأة من تطوير قدراتها، وتعزيز مسيرتها المهنية، وتولي أدوار قيادية.

On the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (peace be upon him), DGCX wishes you and your family peace and prosperity.

ترفع بورصة دبي للذهب والسلع أسمى آيات التهاني والتبريكات لكم ولعائلاتكم بمناسبة ذكرى المولد النبوي الشريف لسيدنا محمد (صلى الله عليه وسلم).

The DGCX Gold Spot T+0 Contract is designed to support more efficient physical gold trading through: • UAE Good Delivery gold • Same-day AED settlement • Central clearing through DCCC • Exchange-traded transparency • Reduced settlement friction Explore how you can access multiple benefits within a single contract: dmcc.tech/4xi71jk #DGCX #SpotGold

The DGCX Gold Spot T+0 Contract brings together exchange trading through DGCX, central counterparty clearing through DCCC and physical delivery through approved vault infrastructure. With deliverable gold meeting the UAE Good Delivery standard, the contract enables same-day settlement within a regulated and transparent delivery framework. Learn more: dmcc.tech/4gj2HsO

DGCX wishes our Indian members and community a happy Independence Day!

The DGCX Gold Spot T+0 Contract is purpose-built for the professional participants driving the UAE gold market, including bullion dealers, refiners, brokers, banks and institutional participants. It provides access to a regulated exchange-traded environment for physical gold trading, supporting greater efficiency and transparency across the value chain. Learn more: dmcc.tech/3S03MgK #DGCX #SpotGold #GoldTrading

The DGCX Gold Spot T+0 Contract is designed for participants operating in the UAE market, with same-day settlement in UAE dirhams. This structure supports faster settlement, greater operational efficiency and more direct access to physically settled gold through a regulated exchange environment. Discover the benefits: dmcc.tech/45iMIpD #DGCX #SpotGold #UAE

Counterparty risk is a key consideration in physical gold trading. The DGCX Spot Gold T+0 Contract is centrally cleared through Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC), which acts as the counterparty to every trade. This supports settlement certainty and helps reduce bilateral credit risk compared with traditional OTC transactions. Explore how DCCC's clearing framework supports confidence across the trading lifecycle: dmcc.tech/4wpLTHu #DGCX #SpotGold #GoldTrading #DCCC