Dubai Chambers
Formation | 1965 |
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Legal status | Non-profit semi-government organisation |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Locations |
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Services | Certificate of Origin (COO) Issuance, ATA Carnet Issuance, Attestation Services, Mediation Services, Venue Booking, Global Partnership Programme, Business in Dubai, Expand North Star and Digital Industry Workshops |
Fields | Business Community |
President & CEO | Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah |
Website | www |
Dubai Chambers is a non-profit organisation that serves the needs of the business community in Dubai. Dubai Chambers’ key responsibilities include delivering value-added services to the business community, driving effective advocacy to enhance Dubai’s business environment, strengthening international trade, assisting local companies to expand into new global markets, and attracting foreign businesses and investments to Dubai.
Overview
[edit]Dubai Chambers provides a comprehensive support to members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce through essential trade documents, business services, policy advocacy, and networking opportunities. The organisation oversees programmes and initiatives designed to strengthen international partnerships, advance global trade, and accelerate the growth of the digital economy.
History
[edit]The roots of Dubai Chambers can be traced back to 1965, when Dubai Chamber of Commerce was established.[1] Over the past six decades, the organisation has evolved significantly to enable businesses to maximise the opportunities created by Dubai's accelerated development as one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Dubai Chambers was restructured in 2021 to support the emirate's plans to boost non-oil foreign trade to AED 2 trillion by 2025[2] and reinforce Dubai's position as a dynamic global business hub. The organisation now encompass three highly focused entities: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Dubai International Chamber.[3]
Together, these entities drive the growth of the local business community, foster international collaborations, and accelerate the growth of the digital economy, ensuring Dubai remains a premier destination for business, trade, and investment.
Structure
[edit]Dubai Chambers operates as an umbrella organisation overseeing three distinct chambers:
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce represents, supports, and protects the interests of Dubai's business community while promoting the emirate as a highly competitive commercial hub.[4] It serves as a bridge between the business community and Dubai's government, acting as a powerful advocate for the emirate's business interests.
- Dubai International Chamber enables Dubai-based businesses to expand into global markets, while attracting foreign direct investments into the emirate. The chamber is supported by a network of more than 30 international representative offices worldwide.[5]
- Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy aims to position the emirate as one of the world's most agile and diversified technology-enabled digital hubs. It focuses on advocating for the interests of the digital economy ecosystem, attracting digital companies to Dubai, and supporting homegrown the success of startups.[6]
Each chamber has its own positioning, board of directors, advisory council, and strategic priorities. In addition to operating as individual entities, the three chambers work collaboratively to achieve their shared objectives and enhance Dubai’s position as a global hub for business, trade, and investment.[7][8][9][10]
See also
[edit]- Economy of Dubai
- Department of Economic Development (Dubai)
- Organisations based in Dubai
- Government agencies of Dubai
References
[edit]- ^ "About Dubai Chamber of Commerce". Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai's non-oil trade reached Dhs 2 trillion target a year earlier, says Sheikh Mohammed". Gulf Today. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Gnana, Jennifer (23 June 2021). "Sheikh Mohammed approves new structure of Dubai Chamber entities". The National. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Chamber of Commerce - Dubai Chambers". Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai International Chamber - Dubai Chambers". Dubai International Chamber. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy - Dubai Chambers". Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Business Forum UK. A Business Partnership: Driving Mutual Growth". Dubai Business Forum. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy". Gitex Global. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "The largest startup and investor event worldwide". Expand North Star Dubai 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai World Trade Centre - Expand North Star". dwtc.com. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2025.