In the year following the resolution issued on 28 July 2024 by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, to restructure the board of directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the chamber has entered a transformative new phase focused on strategic delivery and private sector empowerment.
The restructuring has catalyzed a significant shift in direction, positioning the chamber as a more dynamic and responsive platform for the emirate’s business community.
Over the past 12 months, the chamber has demonstrated tangible progress across multiple sectors, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of economic development.
Read: Abu Dhabi Chamber memberships surpass 158,000 in H1 2025, driven by growth in key sectors
Membership growth reflects private sector confidence
The chamber reported a 4.9 percent year-on-year growth in membership, surpassing 158,000 registered companies — a clear signal of rising confidence in Abu Dhabi’s economic environment.
Among the sectors leading this growth were:
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing: +21 percent
- Arts and entertainment: +13 percent
- Information and communication technologies and technical activities: +10 percent
- Water and waste management: +9 percent
- Real estate and administrative services: +8 percent
- Education: +7 percent
- Transport and storage: +6 percent
- Mining and quarrying: +5 percent
- Construction, manufacturing, and financial services: steady growth of around 3 percent
H.E. Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, second vice chairman and managing director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “Our progress over the past period demonstrates the resilience and ambition of Abu Dhabi’s private sector. Through meaningful partnerships and a commitment to innovation and excellence, we continue to open new pathways for businesses to thrive locally and globally.”
Private sector engagement on the rise
Over the past year, the chamber intensified its engagement with Abu Dhabi’s private sector:
- More than 1,000 representatives participated in 69 business events, including the flagship Abu Dhabi Business Week.
- 10 legal and commercial workshops were held to support business capability development.
- 15 advocacy working groups collaborated with industry leaders to help shape policy and regulatory reforms.
- 364 economic reports were published, offering data-backed insights to inform decision-making across sectors.
Global outreach and international expansion
The chamber also scaled up its international presence:
- Welcomed 70 diplomatic trade delegations to Abu Dhabi.
- For the first time, established an international office in Poland, extending Abu Dhabi’s commercial footprint in Europe.
- Led 11 outbound trade delegations to boost global market connectivity.
- Signed 25 global cooperation agreements, reinforcing international business ties.
Additionally, the chamber honored seven companies with the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding performance and innovation.
Elevated service standards and member satisfaction
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to service excellence, the chamber handled over 18,900 enquiries and achieved a 90.23 percent satisfaction rating on the TAMM platform, reflecting high levels of responsiveness and support for its members.
As it enters this new chapter, the Abu Dhabi Chamber is poised to continue driving economic diversification, fostering international trade, and strengthening the competitiveness of the emirate’s private sector.
