DGCX moves to new offices in the DMCC Free Zone

Press release

Published August 18th, 2014 - 10:18 GMT

Al Bawaba

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the region’s first derivatives exchange, has announced that it has moved to a new permanent office in the DMCC Free Zone, the global gateway for commodity trade and enterprise in Dubai and the region.

Companies operating within the DMCC Free Zone, based at Jumeirah Lakes Towers, enjoy an unparalleled location close to Sheikh Zayed Road, access to streamlined processes, customer support, unique services and industry clustering, modern infrastructure, and freehold commercial and residential property.

DGCX’s new offices are located on the 37th floor of Gold Tower (AU) in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. All other contact details for DGCX remain the same.

DMCC is a majority share holder with a 67 percent stake in DGCX and is the licensing authority for the DMCC Free Zone.

Background Information

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange

Dubai has historically been an international hub for the physical trade of not only gold, but also many other commodities and so the establishment of the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) was the next logical step for the region and the local economy. DGCX commenced trading in November 2005 as the regions first commodity derivatives exchange and has become today, the leading derivatives exchange in the Middle East.