Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and with access to large emerging markets, Dubai is set to become the first dedicated commodities centre in the time zone between Europe and the Far East.
The region, encompasses, but is not limited to, the Gulf States, African countries, the Levant the Caspian and the former Soviet Union and the Indian Subcontinent. Home to 1.8 billion people, the region’s combined economy totals US$1.5 trillion in terms of GDP and is growing at an impressive rate of more than 5 per cent per annum.
Dubai has successfully positioned itself as the business hub of the region. The stable, pro-business approach of the Dubai government has now led to yet another world first, the creation of a unique and dedicated commodity market place, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre.