- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: “We are steadily advancing our efforts to position Dubai as the global destination of choice for foreign direct investment and a dynamic launchpad for companies seeking growth in new markets.”
- Chamber adds new offices in Dhaka, Cape Town, Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Toronto.
- 247 international roundtables convened to strengthen Dubai’s role as a global business hub.
Dubai International Chamber, part of Dubai Chambers, has revealed its performance results for the first half of 2025. The chamber continues to make significant contributions towards reinforcing Dubai’s profile as a prime global investment and business destination.
The chamber announced that it had attracted 143 new companies during H1 2025 — more than double the 60 in H1 2024, a rise of 138%. This total included 31 MNCs, compared with 13 last year, and 112 SMEs, compared with 47 in 2024. Both categories recorded identical year-on-year growth of 138%.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai International Chamber, stated: “We are making strong and steady progress in consolidating Dubai’s position as the global destination of choice for foreign direct investment and a launchpad for companies targeting international growth. This momentum is fuelled by Dubai’s unique competitive advantages, which include world-class infrastructure, a pro-business regulatory environment, and a strategic location connecting global markets.”
He went on to say: “Dubai International Chamber’s global network of representative offices plays a major role in attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational companies. Our offices contribute to strengthening trade and investment ties with priority markets while fostering business partnerships between Dubai-based companies and their counterparts across the globe.”
The chamber has expanded its global footprint by launching five new representative offices this year in Dhaka, Cape Town, Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Toronto. This forms part of the Dubai Global initiative, which is working to establish 50 international offices by 2030.
In H1 2025, its representative offices also staged 247 business roundtables. These sessions provided a platform to promote Dubai internationally as an investment hub and as a launchpad for businesses seeking global growth.
By linking Dubai with leading international markets, the chamber’s network encourages reciprocal investment, broadens trade channels, and enables businesses worldwide to access the unique advantages Dubai provides.
