By Desmond Nleya
Dubai’s leading business district, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), has reported a 10% increase in Swiss and British companies joining its ecosystem over the past year, underlining its role as a global gateway for trade, innovation, and sustainability.
The announcement was made during DMCC’s recent European roadshows in London and Zürich, where discussions centered on technology, climate tech, and digital innovation.
In the last 12 months, nearly 200 new British companies joined DMCC, bringing the total to almost 2,200 members – one of the largest British business communities in the UAE. Notably, one in ten operates in the technology sector, reflecting a surge in tech-led growth. Swiss participation also expanded, with company numbers approaching 450, coinciding with a 120% rise in UAE-Swiss non-oil trade in the first half of 2025. Collectively, Swiss and British firms now account for over 10% of DMCC’s membership base.
The European engagement coincided with DMCC’s role as Platinum Sponsor at Switzerland’s CV Summit in Zürich, a leading conference on AI, blockchain, and digital assets. The summit highlighted the strengthening ties between Dubai and Zug, driven by DMCC’s partnership with CV VC to accelerate Web3 adoption and cross-border innovation.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, emphasized that the events reinforced opportunities to deepen technological connectivity between the UK, Switzerland, and Dubai.
“DMCC provides global reach, scalable platforms, and integrated ecosystems for companies in AI, blockchain, climate tech, and sustainability,” he said.
The London and Zürich sessions, held in partnership with governments and businesses, underscored DMCC’s role as a strategic launchpad for European firms seeking international expansion.
With nearly 26,000 member companies from over 180 countries, DMCC contributes 15% of Dubai’s annual foreign direct investment inflows and 7% of its GDP, continuing to cement Dubai’s status as a hub for innovation-driven growth and global partnerships.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
