- Hamdan bin Mohammed: Under Mohammed bin Rashid’s leadership, Dubai continues to set new economic benchmarks
- “Dubai Chambers’ strong performance in 2025 marks a historic milestone in its growth journey”
- 71,830 new companies join the chamber in 2025 bringing total number of active members to more than 292,000
- Sultan Al Mansoori: Guided by Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision, the emirate continues to consolidate its position as a leading global economic hub
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce issues 852,184 certificates of origin during 2025, an increase of 7.7% from the previous year
- 5,960 ATA Carnets valued at AED5.6 billion issued and received, a growth of 11.2% in number and 30% in value
- Chamber supports global expansion of 130 local companies, reflecting annual growth of 14%
- 54 laws and draft laws reviewed in collaboration with Business Groups, with a 60% adoption rate for the private sector’s recommendations
- Chamber receives 201 mediation cases with a combined value of AED241 million
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recorded its highest-ever annual value for members’ exports and re-exports in 2025, reaching AED356.5 billion. This marks a growth of 15.1% compared to AED309.6 billion in 2024.
The result builds on the milestone achieved in 2024, when the combined value of members’ exports and re-exports exceeded AED300 billion for the first time. This continued rise reflects the strength and agility of Dubai’s business community in navigating shifts in global trade conditions and expanding into a wider range of export markets.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said: “Dubai Chambers’ strong performance in 2025 marks a historic milestone in its growth journey and reflects the depth of global confidence in Dubai’s economic ecosystem, as well as the strength, resilience, and ambition of its business community.”
“Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to set new economic benchmarks by fostering a supportive business environment, strengthening its regulatory framework, deepening international partnerships, and creating opportunities that support sustainable growth for both established and emerging enterprises. This achievement reinforces our long-term vision and accelerates progress towards the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, consolidating Dubai’s status as a leading global hub for trade, investment, entrepreneurship and innovation,” he added.
With 71,830 new companies joining in 2025, the chamber’s active membership climbed to 292,486 by the end of the year, up from 258,318 in 2024 and representing annual growth of 13.2%.
During 2025, Dubai Chamber of Commerce issued 852,184 certificates of origin, achieving year-on-year growth of 7.7%. The chamber also issued and received 5,960 ATA Carnets valued at AED5.6 billion, a 11.2% rise in number and 30% in total value.
Economic leadership
His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, stated: “Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to consolidate its position as a leading global economic hub. This steady progress is driven by Dubai’s numerous competitive advantages and dynamic investment ecosystem.”
“We remain committed to ensuring a favourable business environment and establishing an agile, growth-enabling legislative framework that meets the aspirations of the business community and opens new opportunities for expansion into international markets. We will also continue to strengthen strategic partnerships locally and globally, supporting the targets of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, and advancing the journey towards a more competitive and sustainable economy,” he added.
Supporting international expansion
In 2025, Dubai Chamber of Commerce successfully supported the global expansion of 130 local companies, reflecting annual growth of 14% compared to the number of companies supported in expanding into overseas markets during 2024.
Enhancing the competitiveness of the legislative ecosystem
During 2025, Dubai Chamber of Commerce reviewed 54 laws and draft laws in collaboration with Business Groups, with the private sector’s recommendations achieving an adoption rate of 60%. The chamber held 250 meetings with Business Groups and Business Councils, including Annual General Meetings. In addition, it coordinated 15 meetings bringing Business Groups and Business Councils together with relevant government entities.
The chamber established five new Business Councils in 2025 to represent the interests of investors from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Brazil, Slovakia, and Peru. It also launched the Dubai Delivery Business Group, providing a collective voice to delivery companies operating in Dubai and supporting their interests.
The chamber received a total of 201 mediation cases during 2025, up from 171 cases in 2024, representing annual growth of 17.5%. The combined value of these cases exceeded AED241 million, and around 67% of mediation cases received by the chamber throughout the year were settled.
Raising legal awareness
The chamber organised 40 legal awareness workshops during 2025 that were attended by 2,611 representatives from private sector companies across a wide range of sectors. The workshops aimed to support compliance with laws and regulations governing all areas of business and to enhance companies’ ability to adopt best practices.
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses
As part of efforts to strengthen the capabilities of family businesses operating in Dubai and enhance their future readiness, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, launched three specialised advisory services in 2025. These include the Current-State Assessment & Family Constitution Review, Family Constitution Drafting, and the Family Office Blueprint service.
The centre also issued its first guide featuring a comprehensive register of family business advisers in Dubai, enabling family businesses to access specialised advisory services efficiently across key areas related to administrative and operational frameworks. The guide also provides an effective channel to strengthen connections between family businesses and specialist advisers.
During the past year, the second cohort of the Dubai Family Business Management Programme saw 29 participants successfully graduate. The centre also delivered three sessions of the Next Generation Family Businesses Training Programme, attended by 65 participants, and organised five Governance Series events featuring insights from global experts and local leaders.
Sustainability 365 initiative
In October last year, Dubai Chamber of Commerce organised the ‘Sustainability 365’ initiative to encourage the private sector to adopt responsible business practices and to support sustainability-focused initiatives across all sectors.
‘Sustainability 365’ serves as the new identity for the chamber’s Sustainability Week activities, marking 10 years since the programme was launched in 2015 by the chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business. The new identity reflects the chamber’s commitment to helping the business community embed sustainability as a year-round approach, 365 days a year.
During 2025, Dubai Chamber of Commerce awarded its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Label to 50 companies in recognition of their commitment to responsible business practices and their contribution to advancing corporate sustainability. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label aims to support the business community in the adoption of practices that deliver a positive impact on society and the environment. The initiative is instrumental in strengthening good governance while recognising the efforts companies make to support sustainability.
