DMCC concluded the 13th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) with the formal launch of DMCC FinX, a new platform created to connect institutional and commercial capital with trade finance specialists, fintech innovators and digital asset players. The event, which drew participation from more than 1,000 senior leaders across precious metals, finance and technology, further solidified Dubai’s position as a global hub for both physical and digital commodities.

Hosted at Atlantis The Palm on 25 November, the conference centred on the theme “The Future of Precious Metals: Tariffs, Tokenisation and Trade Flows.” Industry experts explored emerging trade corridors, the acceleration of tokenisation, evolving digital asset frameworks and the shifting regulatory environment shaping the precious metals ecosystem.

Thought leaders from the World Gold Council, Shanghai Gold Exchange, CME Group, the UAE Ministry of Economy and the LBMA addressed critical topics including trade realignment, responsible sourcing and the advancement of global standards. Keynote sessions featured H.E. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade; LBMA CEO Ruth Crowell; and global financial commentator Grant Williams. Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE’s dominant role in international bullion trade, noting that gold worth USD 186 billion flowed through the country in 2024.

Announcing the launch of FinX, Ahmed Bin Sulayem of DMCC said the platform marks a major step toward integrating real-world commodities with capital markets and next-generation fintech. Built on DMCC’s established infrastructure — including DGCX, DCCC, the DMCC Crypto Centre and Tradeflow — FinX aims to accelerate tokenised markets while positioning Dubai as a trusted leader in 21st-century trade.

With more than 1,500 companies operating across its gold and precious metals ecosystem, DMCC used the conference to reaffirm the emirate’s expanding influence in global bullion flows and digital asset innovation.

Source: GJEPC