News & Events

DME reaches milestone of 9 billion barrels traded through
28 Oct 2015
The Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) announced today that it has now reached the 9 billion barrel mark, with a total of 9 million contracts (eqv. 9 billion barrels) traded on…
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Singapore’s OCBC Bank to issue Letters of Credit for DME trading
26 Oct 2015
Dubai, October 26, 2015 – Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) has announced that Singapore-headquartered OCBC Bank has become the latest global banking institution to receive approval for issuing Letters of Credit…
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DME Selects Elysian Technology for Auctions Business
12 Oct 2015
DME Selects Elysian Technology for Auctions Business The Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, has selected London-based Elysian Systems Ltd…
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DME named “Asia Exchange of the Year” by Energy Risk
08 Oct 2015
DME named “Asia Exchange of the Year” by Energy Risk Dubai, October 8, 2015 - The Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the…
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DME Launches “DME Auctions” to enhance spot commodities trading
21 Sep 2015
DME Launches “DME Auctions” to enhance spot commodities trading The Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, today announced the launch…
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DME sets a new Open Interest record for Oman Crude Oil Futures of 27.1mn barrels
31 Aug 2015
 Previous record was 24.8 million barrels on 27 November 2013 Dubai, August 31, 2015 - DME, the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, today announced…
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Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) Launches Floating Storage Facility in Oman
28 Aug 2015
Oman Tank Terminal Company L.L.C. (OTTCO), a subsidiary of Oman Oil Company (OOC), today announced the launch of a new floating storage facility, with a 2.1 million barrel capacity at…
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Bank of China to Issue Letters of Credit for DME Trading from Singapore
15 Jul 2015
Initiative to boost DME efforts in creating a more efficient and cost-effective trading environment for customers   Dubai, July 15, 2015 - Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) announced today that Bank of…
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