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GCC CONTEXT
Qatar Free Zone's establishment of a dedicated diamond exchange reflects the broader GCC strategy to diversify beyond hydrocarbon-dependent economies and develop regional financial infrastructure around high-value commodity trade. Diamond trading and certification platforms have historically served as anchors for financial-services hubs in the region, leveraging existing logistics networks, regulatory frameworks, and capital availability to capture upstream and downstream trade flows. This initiative positions Qatar within competitive positioning among GCC financial centers seeking to capture Middle Eastern and emerging-market demand for precious-commodity exchange infrastructure and settlement services.
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