The board of directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has officially appointed Ali Mohammad Al Marzooqi as the chamber’s new director general, marking a significant step in delivering its Roadmap 2025–2028, a strategy built by the private sector, for the private sector.
The appointment of Al Marzooqi comes at a critical moment for the chamber as it advances its forward-looking roadmap.
Designed to empower Abu Dhabi’s business community, the plan prioritizes innovation, global competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth.
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Driving a private sector-led vision
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber, said: “The Abu Dhabi Chamber’s roadmap focuses on enabling the private sector to grow, thrive, and expand globally by building bridges between business, government, and global markets.
“In line with Abu Dhabi’s growing ‘Falcon Economy’, which orchestrates multi-dimensional strategies to future-proof our economy, we are expanding market access, representing private sector priorities, and improving the ease of doing business further.
“Ali Mohammad Al Marzooqi is tasked to direct delivery across these priorities with a focus on results for our members.”
Growing membership
With more than 158,000 member companies, ADCCI plays a pivotal role in connecting businesses with resources, partners, and opportunities, both locally and internationally.
The chamber enables companies of all sizes to grow with confidence, navigate challenges, and scale their impact through practical support, policy advocacy, and strategic collaboration.
Commenting on the appointment, His Excellency Shamis Al Dhaheri, second vice chairman and managing director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, said: “The chamber is committed to addressing the needs of the private sector and to building platforms that help turn its ambitions into real growth, while effectively representing its members at home and abroad.
“The appointment of Ali Mohammad Al Marzooqi will further the chamber’s efforts to support the business community by enhancing cooperation among all stakeholders, enabling companies of all sizes to move faster, explore new horizons, and achieve greater added value.”
A proven leader across sectors
Al Marzooqi has a distinguished track record across government, industry, finance, and education. His leadership experience spans organizational transformation, business process outsourcing, and performance optimization initiatives; all of which align with the chamber’s mandate to build an agile, business-friendly environment.
His appointment solidifies ADCCI’s commitment to ensuring that the organization is future-ready, responsive to private sector needs, and aligned with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic ambitions.
Supporting a knowledge-based, sustainable economy
The Abu Dhabi Chamber is a cornerstone of the emirate’s strategy to champion trade, attract investment, and foster collaboration.
With a focus on building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy, the chamber turns every connection into an opportunity and every initiative into a catalyst for growth.
With Al Marzooqi’s leadership, the chamber is set to accelerate the implementation of its roadmap and solidify its role as a leading enabler of private sector development in the UAE and beyond.
