- 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.”
- Expansion of the chamber’s global footprint with five new offices in Dhaka, Cape Town, Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Toronto.
- 247 business roundtables held by international offices to showcase Dubai as a hub for investment and global expansion.
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has reported a strong set of results for the first half of 2025. These achievements underline the chamber’s pivotal role in enhancing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and strengthening Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for business and investment.
In H1 2025, the chamber attracted 143 new companies to Dubai, an increase of 138% compared with 60 in the same period last year. Among them were 31 multinational corporations (MNCs), representing a 138% rise from the 13 secured in H1 2024. The chamber also welcomed 112 SMEs, up from 47 in the previous year — a 138% year-on-year improvement.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai International Chamber, commented: “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 added: “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.”
In line with the Dubai Global initiative, which aims to establish 50 overseas offices by 2030, the chamber expanded its network during the first half of 2025. Five new offices opened in Dhaka, Cape Town, Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Toronto, further enhancing Dubai’s connectivity to high-potential markets worldwide.
During the same period, the chamber’s international offices hosted 247 business roundtables, positioning Dubai as a preferred destination for global investors and a springboard for companies seeking new opportunities.
The chamber’s growing global presence is enabling two-way investment flows, boosting bilateral trade, and opening fresh avenues for international businesses to engage with Dubai. These offices also highlight the emirate’s competitive advantages and deliver tailored support to companies entering Dubai or expanding into priority global markets.
