In the first half of 2025, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce observes an influx of more than 35,000 fresh businesses.
In the first half of 2025, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce has made remarkable strides, contributing significantly to Dubai's economic agenda (D33) by enhancing the competitiveness of its business environment and strengthening trade and investment.
The chamber welcomed 35,532 new member companies, marking a 4% year-over-year increase. This growth underscores the sustained attractiveness of Dubai’s business climate and ongoing inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Supporting 60 local companies in expanding into new global markets, the chamber helped boost Dubai’s exports and global business integration. This expansion saw a 76% increase compared to the same period last year. The value of members’ exports and re-exports reached AED 171.9 billion, up 18% from the previous year, reflecting robust trade growth.
The chamber also issued 409,083 Certificates of Origin, a 10% increase, and handled 2,961 ATA Carnets for goods valued at around AED 1.94 billion, facilitating international trade documentation.
The Dubai International Chamber, operating under Dubai Chambers, attracted 143 companies to Dubai, a 138% increase versus H1 2024. This included 31 multinational companies (MNCs) and 112 SMEs, supporting Dubai’s position as a leading destination for investment and a launchpad for global business growth.
Public-private partnerships remain a core pillar in achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), according to H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers. The chamber organised 98 meetings with business groups, more than double the previous year.
The chamber also hosted 19 legal awareness events for over 1,400 participants and launched a comprehensive guidebook for family businesses in partnership with the Department of Economy and Tourism. The guidebook aims to support family businesses in navigating the complexities of the business world.
Furthermore, the chamber handled 94 mediation cases worth AED 213.5 million, up 19% year-on-year. The chamber also reviewed 27 laws and draft laws with Business Groups, achieving a 60% adoption rate for private sector recommendations.
These achievements support the D33 by enhancing Dubai’s trade ecosystem, reinforcing investor confidence, boosting exports, attracting foreign direct investment, and expanding the global reach of local companies. The chamber’s efforts under the guidance of Dubai leadership help strengthen Dubai's status as a global hub for trade, investment, and economic growth.
The results of Dubai Chamber of Commerce underscore Dubai's role in attracting global investors. The chamber's success in facilitating trade, supporting local businesses, and attracting foreign investment underscores its significance in Dubai's economy. The chamber's ongoing efforts will undoubtedly continue to contribute to Dubai's economic growth and its position as a global business hub.
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- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce's significant contributions to Dubai's D33 agenda, through enhancing the competitiveness of its business environment, strengthening trade and investment, and attracting 35,532 new member companies, signifies a strong economy and business growth.
- The chamber's support for 60 local companies to expand into new global markets, resulting in a 76% increase in exports and a 18% increase in the value of members' exports and re-exports, demonstrates the sustainability and development of Dubai's tourism and trade sector.
- The Dubai International Chamber's success in attracting 143 companies to Dubai, including 31 multinational companies and 112 SMEs, reflects the leadership's commitment to economic growth and Dubai's position as a leading destination for investment and a launchpad for global business growth.
- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce's Public-Private partnerships, organizational meetings with business groups, legal awareness events, mediation cases, and law reviews all aim to reinforce investor confidence, strengthen Dubai's status as a global hub for trade, investment, and economic growth, and contribute to the D33's goals.
- The chamber's ongoing efforts, including the launch of a comprehensive guidebook for family businesses in partnership with the Department of Economy and Tourism, will continue to support the growth of businesses, foster sustainability, and bolster Dubai's reputation as a global business hub in finance, environment, and leadership.
