Dubai International Chamber reported record results for the first half of 2025, underscoring the emirate’s growing appeal to global businesses.

The Chamber welcomed 143 companies to Dubai during the period, a 138 percent increase compared with 60 in the same period last year. This included 31 multinational corporations, up from 13 a year earlier, and 112 small and medium-sized enterprises, compared with 47 in H1 2024.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai International Chamber, said the growth reflects the emirate’s position as a hub for foreign direct investment and a platform for companies pursuing international expansion.

He cited Dubai’s infrastructure, pro-business regulations, and strategic location as key factors driving this momentum.

Bin Sulayem also highlighted the role of the Chamber’s network of overseas representative offices in attracting investment and strengthening trade ties. In line with its target to establish 50 international offices by 2030, the Chamber launched five new offices in 2025 in Dhaka, Cape Town, Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Toronto.

During the first half of the year, its global offices organized 247 business roundtables to promote Dubai as a center for investment and a launchpad for international growth.