DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Gems and Jade Exchange (CGJE), creating a strategic alliance with China's official trading platform for gemstones and jade.
Feryal Ahmadi, Chief Operating Officer, DMCC, and Mr. Yuk Chan, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, CGJE, signed the agreement during a high-level official trade visit of the Shanghai Municipal Government to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr. Xu Kunlin, the Vice Mayor of Shanghai and a number of senior representatives from the Shanghai Municipal Government.
The partnership is set to create new trading opportunities between the UAE and China by connecting buyers and sellers of gemstones and jade from the two countries. Additionally, the collaboration will see both parties promote ethical and responsible business practices to their members.
"We are thrilled that the China Gems and Jade Exchange has chosen DMCC as their partner in the region, which reiterates our position as a leading and trusted precious stones trading platform. This agreement is set to boost our existing and strong economic ties with the Chinese business community. It also forms an integral part of DMCC's strategy to attract, facilitate and drive new trade flows through Dubai," said Ahmadi.