The Dubai Chamber of Commerce registered 53,838 new member companies between Q1 and Q3 2025, marking a 4 per cent increase year-on-year.
The Chamber recorded robust performance across all major indicators during the first nine months of 2025, reaffirming its vital role in advancing the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and enhancing the emirate’s global competitiveness.
These results underscore Dubai’s continued attractiveness as a global business hub and its strong capacity to attract steady foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows.
Members’ exports and re-exports reached AED260 billion (USD70.8 billion), reflecting a 16 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The Chamber issued 627,908 Certificates of Origin, representing a 9 per cent annual rise, and processed 3,743 ATA Carnets for goods valued at AED3.69 billion (USD1 billion).
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said: “Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to progress confidently, reinforcing its position as a premier global hub for business and finance.
“This momentum is driven by an integrated business environment that bolsters investor confidence in Dubai’s promising economic prospects.”
He added: “Our focus remains on enhancing Dubai’s business landscape in line with investor aspirations by fostering a dynamic and growth-oriented legislative framework, creating new opportunities for global expansion, and deepening international collaborations.
“These initiatives are directly aligned with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and are propelling us toward a more competitive and sustainable economy.”
During the same period, the Chamber facilitated the global expansion of 90 local companies, representing a 20 per cent increase from 2024.
These initiatives underscore the Chamber’s commitment to helping local businesses scale beyond borders and reinforce Dubai’s status as a key global trading centre.
The Chamber also collaborated with Business Groups and Business Councils, reviewing 42 laws and draft legislations, achieving a 64 per cent adoption rate for private sector recommendations — up from 49 per cent in the previous year, reflecting a 31 per cent improvement.
