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Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has revealed its key achievements during the first nine months of 2025, highlighting its growing role in positioning Dubai as a premier destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and global business expansion.
The chamber successfully attracted 261 companies to Dubai between January and September 2025, a 65 per cent increase from 158 companies during the same period in 2024. Of these, 44 were multinational corporations, reflecting a 10 per cent rise compared to 40 in the previous year. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) recorded the highest growth, with 217 companies establishing operations in Dubai, an 84 per cent increase from 118 SMEs in the first nine months of 2024, a Dubai Media Office report said.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai International Chamber, emphasised the strategic focus behind these achievements: “We remain focused on attracting high-value foreign investment to Dubai, expanding the opportunities the emirate offers across key sectors, and reinforcing its pivotal role on the global trade and investment map in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).”
Leveraging a growing international network
The chamber’s network of international offices continues to serve as a key platform for promoting Dubai-based companies abroad while showcasing the emirate’s integrated competitive advantages to global business communities. These efforts align with the Dubai Global initiative, which aims to establish 50 international representative offices by 2030.
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During the first nine months of 2025, Dubai International Chamber expanded its international presence with the launch of five new offices in Dhaka (Bangladesh), Cape Town (South Africa), Bengaluru (India), Bangkok (Thailand), and Toronto (Canada). These offices not only extend the chamber’s global reach but also provide critical support to Dubai-based companies seeking expansion into high-potential international markets.
The chamber’s international representative offices hosted 376 roundtable meetings during the first three quarters of 2025, promoting Dubai as a global business hub, attracting foreign investment, and positioning the emirate as a gateway for companies seeking worldwide expansion. These forums facilitate two-way investment flows, unlocking new channels for bilateral trade and creating opportunities for both Dubai-based companies and international investors.
Bin Sulayem highlighted the strategic value of these offices, stating, “Our network helps Dubai-based companies expand successfully into overseas markets, while showcasing to global business communities the integrated competitive advantages that position Dubai as a leading international centre for trade and investment.”
Supporting Dubai’s global business leadership
The chamber’s efforts demonstrate a comprehensive approach to strengthening Dubai’s global business standing. By providing valuable insights into the emirate’s business environment, the international offices support the growth of international companies seeking a presence in Dubai. They also play a pivotal role in helping companies leverage Dubai as a launchpad to access high-potential global markets, reinforcing the emirate’s reputation as a hub for business growth and expansion.
Through these combined initiatives, ranging from attracting new companies to establishing representative offices and hosting international engagements, Dubai International Chamber is advancing the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda and the Dubai Global initiative, further cementing Dubai’s status as a thriving international business hub and an attractive destination for foreign investment.
