The Dubai Global Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements for the first half of the current year. These accomplishments highlight the chamber’s growing role in attracting foreign direct investments to Dubai and enhancing the emirate’s global investment appeal.
During the first half of this year, the Dubai Global Chamber successfully attracted 143 diverse companies, including multinational corporations and small to medium enterprises. This represents a significant increase from the 60 companies drawn in the same period of 2024, marking a growth of 138% in the number of businesses attracted to Dubai.
The roster of companies welcomed by the chamber in the first half included 31 multinational firms, up from 13 last year, also reflecting a 138% increase. Additionally, the chamber attracted 112 small and medium enterprises in the first half of 2025, which is a 138% rise compared to the 47 companies attracted during the first half of the previous year.
An Ideal Platform
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Dubai Global Chamber, stated, “We are making confident strides to establish Dubai as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment globally, creating an ideal platform for companies looking to enter new markets, capitalizing on the emirate’s competitive advantages such as its advanced infrastructure, flexible regulatory environment, and strategic geographical location.”
He further added, “The network of overseas offices of the Dubai Global Chamber is a vital component of our efforts to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational corporations while enhancing business partnerships between companies operating in Dubai and their counterparts in various countries.”
Global Presence
As part of its commitment to the “Dubai Global” initiative, which aims to establish 50 representative offices worldwide by 2030 to reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global business hub, the Dubai Global Chamber has broadened its international presence by opening five new representative offices in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Cape Town, South Africa; Bangalore, India; Bangkok, Thailand; and Toronto, Canada.
In the first half of this year, these overseas offices conducted 247 roundtable discussions to promote Dubai as a global business destination and to attract foreign direct investments while showcasing the emirate as a center for expanding into international markets.
A Strategic Platform
The network of the Dubai Global Chamber is a strategic platform that connects Dubai businesses with global business communities, facilitating the flow of investments and opening new avenues for bilateral trade. It also supports companies in the regions where it operates to leverage opportunities in Dubai as a gateway to various global markets.
The chamber’s external offices play a crucial role in informing international business communities about Dubai’s competitive advantages as an ideal destination for growth and expansion. They provide valuable insights into the Dubai market and assist global companies looking to establish a presence in the emirate and expand to promising markets.