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DMCC unveils business acceleration package with licence renewal incentives of up to 25%

03 june 2026

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has launched a targeted acceleration initiative to reduce operating costs, improve cash flow and sustain growth across its community of more than 26,000 companies.

The initiative forms part of DMCC’s broader strategy to reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade and investment.

It said in a statement to Rough & Polished that the package includes financial incentives, fee waivers and regulatory flexibilities.

For existing companies, the initiative offers licence renewal incentives of up to 25% for multi‑year commitments – 15% for two years, 20% for three years and 25% for five years. Existing members also receive a 20% discount on additional licences.

New businesses can benefit from a 10% discount on one‑year licence packages and 20% on multi‑year set‑ups.

DMCC said new businesses establishing within its premium offices at Jewellery and Gemplex can access savings of more than 15% on one‑year packages and more than 20% on multi‑year commitments.

It has also strengthened its consultant incentive programme, increasing commission payments and extending eligibility across all successful registrations during the offer period.

“Companies today are navigating a global business environment that is moving faster and becoming more competitive,” said DMCC executive chairperson and chief executive Ahmed Bin Sulayem.

“Through this targeted acceleration package, DMCC is enabling our members to grow more efficiently and confidently by introducing greater flexibility across licence renewals, streamlining administrative processes and unlocking more effective use of existing resources.”

Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor-In-Chief, Rough & Polished