Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is a prominent figure in the commodities market and currently serves as the Chairman of the Kimberley Process, a position he has assumed again as of December 2023. He previously held this role during the UAE's chairmanship in 2016. The Kimberley Process is an international initiative aimed at preventing the trade of conflict diamonds, ensuring that diamond purchases do not finance violence or human rights abuses.1

In addition to his role with the Kimberley Process, Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and CEO of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), where he has been instrumental in establishing Dubai as a global commodities trading hub. His leadership at DMCC includes overseeing initiatives like the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange and the Dubai Diamond Exchange, further solidifying Dubai's position in the global diamond market.12

Bin Sulayem's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Management from California State University, San Bernardino, which he completed between 1998 and 2000.2 His extensive experience in international business and commodity markets has positioned him as a key player in shaping policies and practices within these sectors.

Under his leadership, the UAE aims to focus on significant reforms within the Kimberley Process, including establishing a permanent secretariat in Botswana and enhancing digitalization efforts to improve transparency and efficiency in diamond certification processes.1