Dubai Chamber of Commerce reports 18% export growth to AED171.9 billion and welcomes 35,532 new members in H1 2025.
DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced strong performance results for the first half of 2025, highlighting a significant 18% rise in members’ exports and re-exports to AED171.9 billion. The chamber also welcomed 35,532 new member companies during the period, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global business hub.
Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the chamber continues to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness and support the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said the organisation remains committed to fostering a business environment that drives growth, creates opportunities, and supports priority sectors.
Operational achievements in H1 2025 included issuing 409,083 Certificates of Origin (up 10% from last year) and 2,961 ATA Carnets for goods worth AED1.94 billion. The chamber also facilitated the global expansion of 60 Dubai companies, a 76% increase from H1 2024, with targeted trade missions to Southeast Asia and Africa generating 1,076 B2B meetings.
The chamber’s legislative efforts saw the review of 27 laws and draft laws, achieving a 60% adoption rate for private sector recommendations, and establishing five new Business Councils for investors from Brazil, Slovakia, Peru, Indonesia, and Hungary. Legal awareness initiatives included 19 events attended by over 1,400 participants, while mediation services handled 94 cases valued at AED213.5 million, a 19% increase in volume.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses also advanced its mission to support family enterprises, launching a guidebook on preserving family wealth and hosting governance-focused events. Programmes included training in generative AI prompt engineering and media skills to strengthen the legacy and visibility of Dubai’s family-owned businesses.
With these achievements, the chamber reaffirms its role as a key driver of economic growth and innovation in the emirate, ensuring Dubai remains an attractive and competitive destination for global trade and investment.
