Abstract: A catalyst composite and a process for preparing the catalyst composite are described. The catalyst composite includes a microporous material having a gallium component dispersed thereon; and a hydroxy metal oxide binder, where the metal is zirconium, titanium, or a mixture thereof. The process includes mixing a gelling agent, water, and the hydroxy metal oxide binder precursor to form a solution. The solution is combined with a microporous material to form a slurry, and the slurry is formed into a shaped article. The article is dried to convert the hydroxy metal oxide binder precursor into a hydroxy metal oxide binder and form the catalyst composite.