The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, a key entity under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has announced significant achievements for the first nine months of 2025, underscoring the emirate’s robust economic health and its growing appeal as a global business hub. The results reflect the chamber’s pivotal role in advancing the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
Record Membership and Trade Volume
From the first to the third quarter of 2025, the chamber registered 53,838 new member companies, a 4% year-on-year increase. This sustained growth highlights strong investor confidence and the continuous inflow of foreign direct investment into Dubai.
Further bolstering this trend, the value of members’ exports and re-exports surged to approximately AED 260 billion, marking a significant 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The chamber also issued 627,908 Certificates of Origin, an increase of 9% year-on-year, facilitating international trade for its members.
Driving International Growth and Policy Reform
The chamber has been instrumental in supporting the global ambitions of local businesses, aiding the international expansion of 90 companies in the first nine months of 2025, a 20% rise from the previous year.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, commented on the progress, “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 advance with confidence as it reinforces its position as a leading global centre for business and finance.”
He added, “We remain committed to strengthening Dubai’s business ecosystem in line with investor expectations by advancing a more agile and growth-driven legislative environment, opening new pathways for global expansion, and deepening international partnerships.”
In a significant move to enhance the business environment, the chamber reviewed 42 laws and draft laws in collaboration with Business Groups. This resulted in an impressive 64% adoption rate for private sector recommendations, a substantial increase from the 49% rate in the same period of 2024.
Strengthening Family Business Governance
Through the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses (DCFB), the chamber has intensified its support for the sustainability and growth of family-owned enterprises. The centre launched specialized advisory services for drafting and reviewing family charters and designing family office structures.
The DCFB also released the first directory of family business advisors in Dubai and saw 29 participants graduate from the second cohort of its Family Business Management Programme. These initiatives are designed to equip the next generation of family business leaders with essential skills in leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship.
About Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Dubai Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit public organization whose mission is to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai. It does so by creating a favourable business environment; supporting the development of business; and by promoting Dubai as an international business hub.
Source: Zawya
