Group 1 - The initiative to launch the world's first freshwater-backed digital asset token was signed between DMCC and AQUA-INDEX, marking a significant shift in the trading, valuation, and management of water resources globally [2][3] - The token will be backed by verified drinking water stored in global reservoirs and will utilize blockchain technology, allowing investors and the public to trade, hold, and extract freshwater like a commodity [3][4] - This collaboration is part of DMCC's strategy to establish a "Water Resource Centre," aiming to position Dubai as an international platform for water resource technology innovation, commodity trading, and policy coordination [4] Group 2 - DMCC, established in 2002, is a free trade zone set up by the Dubai government to promote Dubai as a hub for commodity trade and business development in the Middle East and globally [5] - In 2024, DMCC announced strategic partnerships with Beijing's digital economy enterprises and the Chaoyang District Trade Promotion Committee to enhance trade investment and facilitate strategic business connections [6] - The number of Chinese corporate members in DMCC's international business district has increased by 17.5% year-on-year, nearing a total of 1,000 [6]