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Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has reported significant achievements for the first nine months of 2025, underscoring its role in driving economic growth and supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda.
The chamber welcomed 53,838 new member companies during this period, a 4 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting Dubai’s sustained appeal as a global business hub and its ability to attract foreign direct investment.
According to the Emirates News Agency, members’ export and re-export values surged to approximately AED 260 billion ($70.8 billion), a 16 percent rise compared to the same period last year. The chamber also issued 627,908 Certificates of Origin, a 9 percent increase from 2024, and processed 3,743 ATA Carnets for goods valued at around AED 3.69 billion.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, attributed this progress to the vision of the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the emirate’s integrated business ecosystem.
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.”
Al Mansoori noted that these efforts directly support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda and are guiding the nation towards “a more competitive and sustainable economy.”
The chamber successfully supported the international expansion of 90 local companies, marking a strong 20 percent growth over the 75 companies assisted in the same period of 2024.
In collaboration with Business Groups, it reviewed 42 laws and draft laws, achieving a 64 percent adoption rate for private sector recommendations, a 31 percent increase from the previous year’s 49 percent.
Engagement with the business community intensified, with 223 meetings held with Business Groups and Business Councils, representing 68 percent year-on-year growth.
To raise legal awareness, the chamber organized 25 legal events in the first half of the year, including seminars and workshops on legislative frameworks, which were attended by 1,702 participants. It also received 146 mediation cases, an 11 percent annual increase, with a combined value exceeding AED 230 million.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, operating under Dubai Chambers, launched three new advisory services focused on assessing and drafting family charters and designing family office structures. It also issued the first directory of family business advisors in Dubai to help family enterprises access specialized consultancy.
The centre celebrated the graduation of 29 participants from the second cohort of the Dubai Family Business Management Programme and organized two sessions under its Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme to equip future leaders with skills in leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship.
Additionally, the centre hosted four events in its ‘Governance Series,’ featuring insights from global experts and business leaders.
