Dubai Chambers held a meeting with a delegation led by Rosslyn Bates, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment, and Training of Queensland, Australia, to discuss enhancing economic cooperation between Dubai and Australia.
The discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment, highlighting key sectors of mutual interest. The session also underscored the advantages Dubai offers Australian businesses seeking growth opportunities in high-potential markets across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, leveraging the emirate’s world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment.
Dubai’s non-oil trade with Australia exceeded AED13.1 billion in 2024, reflecting an 8 percent year-on-year increase.
The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters, was attended by Yahya Lootah, Vice Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce; Ridwaan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE; Bryony Hilless, Consul-General of Australia in Dubai; and other senior officials.
“We are committed to strengthening bridges with our international partners and exploring new avenues of cooperation that empower the business community and stimulate the growth of global trade. Queensland remains a valued economic partner, and we look forward to deepening our bilateral relations while unlocking fresh opportunities for investment and trade,” Lootah said.
In the first half of 2025, Dubai Chamber registered 250 new Australian companies, bringing the total number of active Australian member companies to 1,594 by the end of June.
(Inputs from WAM)
