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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
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
Dubai Chambers traces its origins to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which was established in 1965. 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.
In 2021, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the restructuring of the chamber into the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Dubai International Chamber.oard overseeing Dubai Chambers was established to coordinate the three entities. Law No. 1 of 2022 established Dubai Chambers as a public-benefit non-profit association comprising the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. The law granted Dubai Chambers legal personality and financial and administrative autonomy.
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.
In 2023, Dubai Chambers aligned the strategies of its three constituent chambers with the Dubai Economic Agenda, known as D33.
Structure
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
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. 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 ChamberDubai 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.
Dubai Chamber of Digital EconomyDubai 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.
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.
