Dubai International Chamber attracted 31 multinational companies and 112 SMEs in H1 2025, marking a 138% growth in FDI inflows.
DUBAI: Dubai International Chamber has announced strong results for the first half of 2025, with achievements that reinforce the emirate’s position as a global hub for business and foreign direct investment. The chamber attracted 143 new companies to Dubai between January and June, a 138% increase compared to the same period last year.
Of these, 31 were multinational companies (MNCs), up from 13 in H1 2024, while 112 were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), more than doubling the 47 attracted during the previous year. The milestone highlights Dubai’s continued appeal as a preferred launchpad for companies seeking to expand into international markets.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai International Chamber, said: “We are making strong and steady progress in consolidating Dubai’s position as the global destination of choice for foreign direct investment and a launchpad for companies targeting international growth.”
Supporting this growth, the chamber expanded its global reach by opening five new representative offices in Dhaka, Cape Town, Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Toronto. These join a growing international network established under the Dubai Global initiative, which aims to create 50 overseas offices by 2030.
During the first six months of the year, the chamber’s international offices also hosted 247 business roundtables. These gatherings promoted Dubai as a hub for trade and investment while strengthening ties with priority markets.
Through these initiatives, the Dubai International Chamber is playing a crucial role in connecting Dubai to global business communities, supporting bilateral trade, and unlocking opportunities for both local and international firms.
