Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the formation of the Dubai Delivery Business Group to foster the sector’s growth and establish a unified platform that represents and promotes the interests of delivery companies in the emirate.
The launch of this new Business Group is part of the chamber’s ongoing efforts to enhance private sector representation across various industries, according to a statement. Currently, a total of 106 Business Groups operate under the chamber’s umbrella, contributing to the development of a more resilient and future-ready economy.
The Dubai Delivery Business Group will collaborate closely with government entities and private sector stakeholders to regularly discuss sector-related trends, tackle challenges, and seize opportunities. The group will also investigate methods to enhance policy frameworks and support the long-term development of the delivery services sector.
Rapid growth in Dubai’s delivery services sector
Maha Al Gargawi, vice president of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, stated: “Dubai’s delivery services sector is witnessing rapid growth, driven by digital transformation, rising consumer demand across all product categories, population growth, and the city’s accelerating urban expansion. We look forward to working closely with the Dubai Delivery Business Group to represent the interests of companies operating in the sector and play an active role in driving its sustainable growth.”
The group will recommend enhancements to regulatory frameworks, boost the sector’s competitiveness and attractiveness, and promote global best practices. It will also focus on advancing professional standards, encouraging the adoption of sustainable delivery solutions, and fostering fair competition, as well as supporting the uptake of smart technologies including artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Furthermore, the group will address key issues related to workforce wellbeing, regulatory improvements, and knowledge-sharing across the sector.
Business Groups are crucial for ensuring effective representation for Dubai’s diverse economic and commercial sectors. They facilitate constructive dialogue between government entities and the private sector, help address policy challenges, and enhance the competitiveness of the emirate’s economy.
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Indian businesses lead non-Emirati membership growth
In June 2025, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce revealed that Indian-owned businesses topped the list of non-Emirati companies joining the chamber in Q1 2025. A total of 4,543 new members from India joined during the three-month period, representing a year-over-year growth of 4.4 percent and highlighting the vital economic role that Indian companies play as Dubai’s largest foreign business community. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce also disclosed that Pakistan followed in second place, with 2,154 new companies registering as members of the chamber during the first quarter of the year. Additionally, 1,362 new Egyptian companies joined the chamber, placing the country third among the top nationalities of new member companies.
The number of new companies from Bangladesh saw significant year-over-year growth of 28.5 percent, with 817 new companies registering as members of the chamber. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom ranked fifth with 678 new companies, while Syria secured sixth place on the list with 462 new member companies. Companies from Jordan claimed the seventh spot, with 350 new companies joining the chamber’s membership. China ranked eighth on the list, with 347 new Chinese companies registering as members of the chamber, while Türkiye secured the ninth spot with 329 new members, and Iraq came tenth with 303 new companies.
Notable growth in exports and re-exports
In May 2025, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced 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, reaching AED86 billion ($23.41 billion) in Q1 2025.
During the same period, the chamber issued 204,240 Certificates of Origin, marking a 7 percent increase compared to Q1 2024. The chamber also issued and received 1,656 ATA Carnets with a combined value of around AED984 million.
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce also revealed that 18,160 new companies joined during the three-month period, underscoring Dubai’s growing appeal as a global business hub with a fully integrated ecosystem. The chamber 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.
