DUBAI DIAMOND CONFERENCE

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading international business district in 2025 with over 26,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 90,000 people.

Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under
Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.

Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working in 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project, the Uptown Dubai district.

Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).

The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the KP for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed as Chair of the KP for a historic second term in 2024, and again in 2025 as Custodian Chair, marking an unprecedented third term.

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri was appointed Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the new government structure approved in July 2020.

He is chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE International Investors Council, and CSR UAE Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Prior to his appointment, H.E. Al Marri held important positions in the government as a senior, top-ranking official. He was the Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet since 2017, during which he was instrumental in strengthening the interdependence between the federal and local governments. In this role, he also spearheaded many initiatives to get the pulse of the people and know their sentiments, as well as build the UAE’s long-lasting relations with international organizations such as the World Economic Forum.

H.E. Bin Touq formerly served as the head of Securities and Commodities Authority, and was also the former Director General of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He was part of the high-profile team that was behind the launch of ‘Area 2071,’ the nucleus of the future envisioned in the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. Furthermore, the UAE Minister of Economy, in his previous post, took part in the unveiling of the Hatta Economic Zone development project and the relaunching of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development.

In addition, he was the CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, enabling him to play a vital role in the successful launch of Dubai 10X and other initiatives of national importance. The Dubai 10X initiative, in particular, aims to strengthen the emirate’s bid to become the city of the future.

H.E. Al Marri is a member of the Boards of Directors of different federal entities. His memberships allow him to actively support the development of priority sectors in the country such as the Golden Visa initiative, which seeks to attract talented individuals from across the world.

The UAE Minister of Economy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Sheffield in the UK. Also, he is a graduate of the UAE Government Leaders Program and Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading international business district in 2025 with over 26,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 90,000 people.

Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under
Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.

Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working in 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project, the Uptown Dubai district.

Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).

The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the KP for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed as Chair of the KP for a historic second term in 2024, and again in 2025 as Custodian Chair, marking an unprecedented third term.

A visionary second-generation jeweller of Indian descent, Mr. Amit Dhamani has played a defining role in elevating fine jewellery on the global stage. With over three decades of leadership, he has transformed the Dhamani Group into an internationally respected luxury jewellery house, with a strong presence across the GCC, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Dubai, Dhamani Jewels has grown from a family-founded enterprise into a vertically integrated jewellery group, renowned for its curated selection of rare natural diamonds and coloured gemstones, meticulous craftsmanship, and boutique network spanning key luxury destinations. The Group’s portfolio which includes brands - Dhamani 1969, Dusoul and Dhamani Jewels encompasses both heritage and contemporary brands, serving a discerning global clientele that values authenticity, exclusivity, and design excellence. In 2014, he spearheaded the launch of Dhamani 1969, a contemporary luxury brand that seamlessly blends fine jewellery craftsmanship with global design sensibilities, catering to discerning collectors worldwide. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Mr. Dhamani holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Rajasthan and is a GIA-certified Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP). He has served on the Board of Governors at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Harvard Business School BoardBoston and currently serves on the boards of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold s Jewellery Group (DGJG). His leadership has been widely recognised through several prestigious accolades, including the Bareeq Award for Good Trade Practices in 2005 by the Government of Dubai. In 2006, he was granted exclusive rights to the iconic GG-facet Dubai Cut Diamond by the Government of Dubai—an achievement that further strengthened Dhamani Jewels’ global stature in the region. Other recognitions include the Retail ME Icons Award (2021) and CEO – Premium Brand of the Year (2022). Mr. Amit Dhamani’s induction into the IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Hall of Fame honours his outstanding contribution to expanding the global footprint of Indians in the fine jewellery spectrum through innovation, integrity, and sustained brand building.