Dubai, UAE -- Nearly 50 percent of the Multinational Corporations (MNCs) that opened businesses in Dubai during 2023 are based in Asia and Australia, according to the Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers. The Chamber said in a statement that growing...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DP World to enable the chambers to leverage DP World’s global network to establish and host international representative offices at the group’s facilities around the world. The partnership aligns with the goals of the Dubai Global initiative launched by...

Dubai, UAE-- The economy of Dubai would grow around five percent this year, according to Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the annual media briefing organised by Dubai Chambers, Al Ghurair said that the recent increase in interest rates...

DUBAI, UAE – President and CEO of Dubai Chambers Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah has revealed that 6,478 new Food and Beverage (F&B) companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023, representing year-over-year growth of 19.4 percent. The total number of F&B companies registered with Dubai Chamber of Commerce – one...

"The emirate is continuing to consolidate its position as an ideal platform that brings together creative ideas and innovative entrepreneurs – particularly in the field of modern digital technologies – creating more opportunities, building promising partnerships, and developing effective solutions and pioneering projects," he adds.

DUBAI, UAE –  The Dubai Center for Family Businesses, which operates under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has released a ‘Sample Article of Association for Family Businesses’ to outline effective management, governance procedures and corporate best practices. This will help promote growth and continuity among family businesses in Dubai. The Sample...

Dubai, UAE -- Three toolkits have been developed for family-owned businesses, which make up approximately 90 percent of the UAE’s private sector, by the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses. The toolkits – Succession Planning for Family Businesses, Family Office and Fostering Productivity through Streamlined Family Communication-- focus on key areas...

“To achieve our climate objectives, every segment of the economy, including retail, must work towards a greener future. The upcoming COP28 will see UAE businesses actively participating, not just observing. They will demonstrate that businesses are integral to the climate solution,” she adds.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chambers has contributed to the emirate’s drive for sustainability by saving a total of 72,239 litres of water between June 2022 and June 2023, equivalent to 3,822 five-gallon bottles. The savings were achieved as part of the chambers’ participation in ‘Dubai Can’, a sustainability initiative launched...

DUBAI, UAE – Participants at a webinar strongly supported governments providing incentives or regulatory frameworks to encourage greater participation in green finance initiatives. The webinar was organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. Held by the chamber’s Center for Responsible Business as...

Dubai, UAE-- Seeking to forge partnerships around the world, Dubai Chambers will host a two-day event in November this year called Dubai Business Forum, bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders. The event will be hosted at the city’s Madinat Jumeirah on 1st and 2nd November, 2023, under the...

DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Chambers is taking a big initiative for ensuring that businesses in the emirate provide excellent customer service. The Service Excellence Program (SEP) will evaluate the quality of customer experience delivered by private sector companies through mystery shopper reports. The initiative will ensure the implementation of global...

Dubai,  UAE - Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers on Wednesday marked the official inauguration of its latest international office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new office further strengthens the UAE’s growing trade links with Africa and will seek to boost the level of...

DUBAI, UAE  - Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched its third report on the emirate's digital economy. The Dubai's Venture Capital Ecosystem report provides an overview of the investor landscape backing the start-ups and scale-ups that are transforming Dubai and...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, inaugurated on Friday a new international representative office in London, UK. The launch of the new office, which is DIC’s first representative office in Europe and 20th globally, marks a significant step in the...

DUBAI,  UAE -  Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced a new initiative to help tech companies set up in Dubai. The initiative will provide a comprehensive package of services designed to support tech and digital startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the International Partners Network, a platform to enhance cross-border dialogue and cooperation between DIC and trade promotion agencies, commercial attaches and business councils. The launch of the network was attended by over...

The Ministry of Finance calls on public to rely only on official publications for information on the tax law, while Dubai launches an integrated training programme for tax awareness.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chambers has hosted a workshop for commercial attachés of EU Diplomatic Missions to provide them with an overview and key highlights of the UAE's Corporate Tax Law. The workshop, organized  in collaboration with Al Tamimi & Company Law Firm, brought together 13 officials representing the commercial...

Dubai, UAE -- A total of 24 companies headquartered in Dubai, representing 16 economic sectors, have attended a business forum in Astana, Kazakhstan, under the Dubai International Chambers' New Horizons Mission to Central Asia. Kazakhstan is the second destination in the Mission to Central Asia. The event brought Dubai-based companies...

DUBAI,  UAE -  Dubai Chamber of Commerce organized a Corporate Tax Workshop to help participants navigate the new regime, with expert advice from senior members of corporate tax and legal teams at PwC Middle East. After issuing the UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Taxation of Corporations...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Chambers' membership increased by 20 percent in 2022 to 347,600, adding 56,000 new members during the year. In a statement, the Chambers said the exports and re-exports of its members grew by 20 percent in 2022, totaling AED272.7 billion. Dubai International Chamber opened four new international offices in...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has hosted the sixth episode of a series of digital industry workshops focusing on the e-commerce market. Attended by Dubai's e-commerce industry leaders, the workshop saw discussions on topics surrounding regulations, funding, talent,...

DUBAI, UAE - As many individuals in the UAE face challenges in balancing work and family obligations, parent-friendly workplace policies allow parents to care for their children’s well-being, benefiting individuals, the economy and society as a whole. This was one of the key takeaway messages from a webinar organized by...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers discussed supporting  businesses and the private sector and enhance the emirate’s competitiveness following Dubai's strategic plans and vision. These were the highlights of the meeting between Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and...

The report outlines Dubai's digital economy startups and the emirate's position as a future digital capital.

Dubai, UAE---Dubai Chambers unveils plans to establish new country-specific business councils operating in the emirate and expand their roles to support efforts aimed at boosting Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade and create new channels of economic cooperation with promising markets around the world. The announcement was made by Abdul Aziz Al...

Dubai Chambers has announced a leadership change, with Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, moving on after 16 years of service. Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President, International Relations – Dubai Chambers, has been appointed to the role of President and CEO in an acting capacity.

Chairman of Dubai Chambers met with heads and members of business groups to discuss new ways the Chamber can enhance its role in the emirate’s economy and strengthen public-private sector partnership.

The new member companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce in April 2022 reached 3,056, bringing the Chamber's total membership to 300,000 companies.

Dubai Chambers has been established as a new entity, replacing the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Juma Al Majid has been appointed as its Honorary Chairman, according to a series of decrees issued by Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The legislations are aimed at creating...

Dubai has passed legislations aimed at creating a new legal framework for Dubai Chambers and their Boards of Directors. The legislations are aimed at helping Dubai Chambers achieve their strategic objectives, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global economic hub, and supporting the business community in the emirate.

A total of 1,368 delegates from 58 countries – including 250 virtual participants – attended the first edition of the Global Business Forum (GBF) ASEAN in Dubai, which concluded today with a total of 180 bilateral business meetings taking place on the sidelines of the event. GBF ASEAN was held...

The emirate’s annual trade stood at $320 billion in 2020 Foreign trade focus likely on high-growth markets like Latin America, Asia Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently approved a new structure of the board of the Dubai Chambers to, among other things, raise the annual foreign trade...