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Abu Dhabi Chamber membership surges past 157,000 amidst economic expansion
Abu Dhabi’s GDP reached $79.2 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 3.4% year-on-year increase.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has reported a notable increase in business registrations, with membership rising to 157,207 companies, a 4.9% growth between September 2024 and June 2025. The figures were shared during a press briefing, where ADCCI highlighted its key achievements over the past nine months.
These included organizing 69 business events in collaboration with government entities, hosting 70 trade and diplomatic delegations, signing 25 partnership agreements, participating in 11 outbound delegations, and opening its first international office in Poland.
“Abu Dhabi’s economic strength is reflected in the number of new members,” said Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI. “The rise in memberships highlights the Chamber’s strategic role as a key partner in economic development and a driver of competitiveness and sustainable growth.”
The rise in membership comes as Abu Dhabi’s economy continues to grow. In the first quarter of 2025, the emirate’s GDP reached $79.2 billion, marking a 3.4% year-on-year increase. The non-oil sector was the main driver, expanding by 6.1% to $44.5 billion and now accounting for 56.2% of total GDP, highlighting the success of Abu Dhabi’s diversification strategy. Key contributors to non-oil growth included manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate, and trade.
ADCCI also improved service delivery during this period. Between September 2024 and June 2025, the Chamber recorded a 90.23% customer satisfaction rate on the TAMM platform, responded to over 18,900 inquiries through its call center, and established 15 industry working groups to address regulatory challenges.
It published 364 economic reports to support strategic decision-making, organized 10 workshops attended by more than 1,000 business representatives, and honored seven companies with the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award for innovation and quality.
These efforts support the objectives of Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy and align with the UAE’s broader national growth agenda. ADCCI’s 2025–2028 roadmap, developed in partnership with the private sector, focuses on SME support, enhancing access to investment, building business capabilities, and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global investment hub.