The value of exports and re-exports by Dubai Chamber of Commerce members achieved year-over-year (YoY) growth of 16.8% in first quarter of 2025 to reach AED86 billion ($23.41 billion) in Q1 2025. 

 

Dubai Chamber of Commerce is one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers.

 

The achievement reflects the chamber’s ongoing efforts to enhance Dubai’s competitive business landscape and support the international expansion of companies operating in the emirate.

 

During the same period, the chamber issued 204,240 Certificates of Origin, representing an increase of 7% compared to Q1 2024. The chamber also issued and received 1,656 ATA Carnets with a combined value of around AED 984 million.

 

A total of 18,160 new companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the three-month period, underlining Dubai’s growing appeal as a global business hub with a fully integrated ecosystem.

 

Dubai Chamber of Commerce successfully supported the expansion of 28 local companies into new global markets during Q1 2025, representing a 75% increase compared to the 16 companies supported during the same period last year.

 

Eng Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said: “Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we are continuing to strengthen our efforts to enhance the private sector’s ability to drive sustainable growth in both local and international markets. The chamber’s services and initiatives contribute positively to the increasing momentum of trade and investment flows between Dubai and the rest of the world.”

 

Al Mansoori added: “We remain committed to our pivotal role in supporting economic development by enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai’s business environment and fostering constructive public-private partnerships. Through our activities, we are strengthening Dubai’s agile, resilient, and sustainable economic model and empowering the business community to capitalise on future opportunities.”

 

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, through its Business Advocacy sector, reviewed 10 laws and draft laws in collaboration with Business Groups during Q1 2025, with 55% of the private sector’s recommendations adopted. A total of 55 meetings were held with Business Groups and Councils, including their annual general meetings, representing a 166% increase compared to Q1 2024. The chamber also coordinated four joint meetings between Business Groups and Councils and relevant government entities. In addition, Dubai Chamber of Commerce established the Indonesian Business Council and the Hungarian Business Council during the three-month period.

 

The chamber received 45 mediation cases with a combined value of AED7.3 million, representing a 50% increase in case volume and a 232% rise in total value compared to Q1 2024. Participation in the chamber’s business networking events also achieved YoY growth of 17% to reach 1,617 attendees.

 

Enhancing legal awareness

As part of its efforts to raise awareness among the business community about key legal and regulatory updates in diverse sectors, the chamber organised 10 legal awareness events during Q1 2025. These attracted 587 representatives from private sector companies operating across a broad range of industries, supporting compliance with laws and regulations and promoting the adoption of best practices.

 

During Q1 2025, Dubai Chambers also participated in the World Government Summit as a Featured Partner. As part of the event, Dubai Chambers hosted a high-level family business roundtable that explored ways to preserve the legacy of family businesses.

 

The roundtable showcased global best practices, as well as the latest governance frameworks that support sustainable growth and effective strategies for the development of the next generation of family business leaders. Organised in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, the roundtable brought together government officials and more than 50 senior executives from leading global family businesses. - TradeArabia News Service