The Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently held its first quarterly meeting of 2026 at its headquarters, bringing together various business groups and councils. The gathering focused on the local economic landscape and the plethora of opportunities available across different sectors in the emirate. Additionally, it highlighted the chamber’s ongoing initiatives aimed at championing the interests of the local private sector and boosting its competitiveness.
During the meeting, the chamber detailed its efforts to support the business community and enhance the efficiency of the legislative and regulatory framework across various economic sectors. In 2025, in collaboration with business groups, the chamber successfully reviewed 54 laws and draft bills, with a 60% acceptance rate of private sector recommendations. Over the past year, approximately 250 meetings were held with business groups and councils, including annual general meetings, while the chamber coordinated 15 sessions that brought these groups together with relevant government entities.
Last year, the chamber established five new business councils representing investors from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Brazil, Slovakia, and Peru. It also launched a new delivery business group to represent delivery companies operating in Dubai and advocate for their interests.
Fostering Innovation
Maha Al-Qurqawi, Vice President for Business Community Support at the Dubai Chambers, stated, “In light of the rapid changes occurring in the global economy, our focus is on empowering the business community to drive sustainable growth and enhance innovation. The business groups and councils are fundamental in building strategic partnerships that will contribute to Dubai’s success in the upcoming phase. We are committed to providing resources and support frameworks that enable companies to adapt to new global trends and thrive, thereby reinforcing Dubai’s leading position globally.”
Advocating for the business community remains a top strategic priority for the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, given its crucial role in bolstering private sector involvement and enhancing economic competitiveness. This is achieved by elevating the role of business groups in developing regulatory frameworks and operational mechanisms across various economic sectors.
Business groups and councils play an active role in promoting commercial and economic activities in Dubai by ensuring representation from diverse sectors and facilitating constructive dialogue between the business community and government authorities, while also supporting initiatives aimed at improving the business environment and promoting sustainable economic growth in the emirate.