Dubai Chamber of Commerce, operating under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, announced a strong performance in the first half (H1) of 2025, welcoming 35,532 new member companies, a 4% increase year-over-year.
The value of members’ exports and re-exports reached AED 171.9 billion during H1 2025, marking an 18% rise compared to the same period last year.
The chamber also issued 409,083 Certificates of Origin, up 10% from H1 2024, and processed 2,961 ATA Carnets for goods valued at approximately AED 1.94 billion.
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said, “Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to strengthen its position as a leading global centre for trade and investment. Dubai’s integrated business ecosystem plays a pivotal role in reinforcing investor confidence in the positive outlook of the national economy.”
He added, “We are committed to empowering the local business community by shaping a regulatory and legislative environment that fosters growth, creates opportunities, and supports the development of priority sectors. The chamber will continue to strengthen its efforts to enhance public-private partnerships, which form a key pillar in achieving the goals of the D33 Agenda.”
The chamber supported the expansion of 60 local companies into new global markets in H1 2025, a 76% increase compared to 34 companies supported in the same period last year.
As part of the “New Horizons” initiative, which helps Dubai-based companies explore targeted trade missions, the chamber organised two missions to Southeast Asia and Africa. The visits to Thailand, the Philippines, Angola, and Mozambique resulted in 1,076 B2B meetings between Dubai companies and their international counterparts.
During H1 2025, the chamber reviewed 27 laws and draft laws in collaboration with Business Groups, achieving a 60% adoption rate of private sector recommendations, up from 46% in H1 2024. It also held 98 meetings with Business Groups and Business Councils, a 104% year-on-year increase.
Five new Business Councils were established, representing investors from Brazil, Slovakia, Peru, Indonesia, and Hungary.
The chamber organised 19 legal events attended by 1,414 business community members, including seminars and workshops on the latest legislative developments.
Mediation cases handled by the chamber rose 19% to 94 during H1, with a combined value exceeding AED 213.5 million.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, under Dubai Chambers, continued efforts to ensure family enterprises’ sustainability and growth. In partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, it released “Family Businesses in the Emirate of Dubai: A Guidebook,” outlining best practices for preserving family wealth and ensuring continuity.
–Input WAM
