The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced a 7% increase in the number of American companies joining its international business hub over the past year.
Currently, the DMCC hosts over 45% of all American businesses operating in the UAE, estimated at around 1,500 companies.
This impressive growth in American company numbers reflects the broader commercial momentum following President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE last May, which resulted in the signing of a series of strategic deals across key sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy, defense, and aviation.
These agreements have opened up significant business opportunities for American firms in the region. In light of this momentum, the DMCC has recently completed its latest series of direct promotional tours titled “Made for Trade” in New York, Brooklyn, and Miami.
The three events brought together 150 business leaders from various critical sectors, including technology, financial services, commodities, and advanced industries, as the DMCC intensifies its efforts to attract the next wave of American companies and investments to Dubai.
Ahmed bin Sulayem, the Executive Chairman and CEO of the DMCC, highlighted that President Trump’s recent visit, which marked his first official foreign trip during his second term, signifies the beginning of a new chapter in economic collaboration between the UAE and the United States. He noted that the commercial and investment momentum is underscored by the bilateral trade volume reaching $34.4 billion in 2024, with an increasing interest from American companies to establish their presence in Dubai and expand into global markets.
The DMCC continues to boost its investment appeal, currently hosting approximately 26,000 companies, including over 700 from the United States.