Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced strong growth during the first half of 2025, as 35,532 new member companies joined, reflecting a 4 percent increase year-on-year. The value of members’ exports and re-exports reached AED171.9 billion, up 18 percent compared to the same period last year.
The chamber also issued 409,083 Certificates of Origin, a 10 percent rise from H1 2024. Additionally, it processed 2,961 ATA Carnets for goods worth approximately AED1.94 billion.
Expanding Trade and Business Opportunities
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, stated:
“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 that the chamber remains committed to fostering growth, creating opportunities, and developing priority sectors. He also highlighted plans to boost public-private partnerships, a key element of the D33 Agenda.
The chamber supported 60 local companies in expanding into new markets, marking 76 percent growth from 2024. Under its “New Horizons” initiative, it organised two trade missions to Southeast Asia and Africa, covering Thailand, the Philippines, Angola, and Mozambique. These visits resulted in 1,076 B2B meetings between Dubai companies and international counterparts.
Strong Legislative and Community Engagement
During H1 2025, the chamber reviewed 27 laws and draft laws in collaboration with Business Groups, achieving a 60 percent adoption rate of private sector recommendations, compared to 46 percent last year. It also held 98 meetings with Business Groups and Councils, showing 104 percent growth year-on-year.
Additionally, the chamber launched five new Business Councils representing investors from Brazil, Slovakia, Peru, Indonesia, and Hungary. It also organised 19 legal events attended by 1,414 participants and received 94 mediation cases worth over AED213.5 million.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses continued its efforts to support family enterprises. In partnership with the Department of Economy and Tourism, it released “Family Businesses in the Emirate of Dubai: A Guidebook” to help preserve wealth and ensure long-term growth.
