- Pakistan ranked second with 4,281 companies, ahead of Egypt with 2,540.
- Bangladesh achieved a 37.5% YoY growth rate, adding 1,541 new members.
- The UK completed the top five with 1,385 business registrations.
New data from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce highlights India’s continued dominance in the number of new businesses joining during the first half of 2025. A total of 9,038 Indian companies became members between January and June, marking a 14.9% year-on-year (YoY) rise. The findings underscore Dubai’s status as a thriving investment destination for Indian entrepreneurs.
Pakistan secured second place with 4,281 companies, an 8.1% YoY increase, while Egypt followed closely in third with 2,540 new businesses, reflecting 8.3% growth.
Bangladesh stood out with the fastest growth rate among the top nationalities, achieving a 37.5% YoY surge and adding 1,541 new companies to the chamber’s roster. In fifth position, the UK contributed 1,385 newly registered businesses, showing an 11.1% increase.
Syria ranked sixth with 945 new businesses, while China followed in seventh with 772 registrations (3.8% growth). Jordan took eighth place with 688 companies (2.4% growth), Türkiye came ninth with 642 businesses (3.9% growth), and Canada completed the top ten with 535 members.
Across sectors, Wholesale and Retail Trade and Real Estate, Renting, and Business Services dominated equally, each representing 35% of new activity. The Construction industry contributed 17.3%, while Transport, Storage and Communications and Social and Personal Services each accounted for 7.6%.
