The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is a strategic initiative of the Dubai government created to establish a commodity market place in Dubai. Rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's, it provides industry-specific market infrastructure and a full range of facilities for the gold & precious metals, diamonds & coloured stones, energy and other commodities industries. DMCC is also a free zone authority offering 100% business ownership, a guaranteed 50 year tax holiday and freehold property options. Launched in 2002, this strategic government initiative has been established to support the specific needs of its core segments - Gold & Precious Metals, Diamonds & Coloured Stones, Energy and Other Commodities industries.