Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, announced today its key achievements during the first quarter of 2025. The value of exports and re-exports by the chamber’s members achieved year-over-year growth of 16.8 percent to reach AED86 billion ($23.41 billion) in Q1 2025.
During the same period, the chamber issued 204,240 Certificates of Origin, marking an increase of 7 percent compared to Q1 2024. The chamber also issued and received 1,656 ATA Carnets with a combined value of around AED984 million.
“We are continuing to strengthen our efforts to enhance the private sector’s ability to drive sustainable growth in both local and international markets. The chamber’s services and initiatives contribute positively to the increasing momentum of trade and investment flows between Dubai and the rest of the world,” stated Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, chairman of Dubai Chambers.
18,160 new companies join
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce also revealed that 18,160 new companies joined during the three-month period, underlining Dubai’s growing appeal as a global business hub with a fully integrated ecosystem. The chamber also successfully supported the expansion of 28 local companies into new global markets during Q1 2025, representing a 75 percent increase compared to the 16 companies supported during the same period last year.
“We remain committed to our pivotal role in supporting economic development by enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai’s business environment and fostering constructive public-private partnerships. Through our activities, we are strengthening Dubai’s agile, resilient and sustainable economic model and empowering the business community to capitalize on future opportunities,” added Al Mansoori.
Chamber reviews 10 laws and draft laws
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, through its Business Advocacy sector, reviewed 10 laws and draft laws in collaboration with business groups during Q1 2025, with 55 percent of the private sector’s recommendations adopted. A total of 55 meetings were held with business groups and councils, including their annual general meetings, representing a 166 percent increase compared to Q1 2024.
The chamber also coordinated four joint meetings between business groups and councils and relevant government entities. In addition, Dubai Chamber of Commerce established the Indonesian Business Council and the Hungarian Business Council during the three-month period.
Furthermore, the chamber received 45 mediation cases with a combined value of AED7.3 million, representing a 50 percent increase in case volume and a 232 percent rise in total value compared to Q1 2024. Participation in the chamber’s business networking events also achieved YoY growth of 17 percent to reach 1,617 attendees.
10 legal awareness events organized to bolster compliance
As part of its efforts to raise awareness among the business community about key legal and regulatory updates in diverse sectors, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce organized 10 legal awareness events during Q1 2025. These attracted 587 representatives from private sector companies operating across a broad range of industries, supporting compliance with laws and regulations and promoting the adoption of best practices.
During Q1 2025, Dubai Chambers also participated in the World Government Summit as a Featured Partner. As part of the event, it hosted a high-level family business roundtable that explored ways to preserve the legacy of family businesses.
The roundtable showcased global best practices, as well as the latest governance frameworks that support sustainable growth and effective strategies for the development of the next generation of family business leaders. Organized in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, the roundtable brought together government officials and more than 50 senior executives from leading global family businesses.
