Dubai International Chamber has officially opened a new office in Stockholm to deepen bilateral relations and promote mutual trade growth between Dubai and Sweden
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has officially opened its first representative office in the Nordic region, located in Stockholm. The move aims to bolster the relationship between Dubai and Sweden’s business communities and accelerate trade and investment opportunities.
The opening ceremony in Stockholm was attended by notable dignitaries, including Benjamin Dousa, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade; Ghasaq Shaheen, UAE Ambassador to Sweden; and Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers.
Launched under the ‘Dubai Global’ initiative, the Stockholm office is a strategic step to strengthen bilateral ties and expand economic cooperation between the two markets. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the significance of the new office in expanding Dubai’s global outreach and tapping into Sweden’s dynamic and innovative business environment. He noted that the office will act as a key gateway to attract Swedish companies to Dubai and showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities.
Trade between Dubai and Sweden continues to grow, with non-oil bilateral trade reaching AED 3.9 billion in 2024—an increase of 5.3% year-on-year. Interest from Swedish businesses in Dubai is also rising, as reflected in the steady growth of Swedish members in the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. By mid-2025, 940 Swedish companies were active members, with 127 joining in the first half of the year.
Dubai International Chamber’s expanding global network of offices plays a crucial role in attracting international business, investment, and talent to the emirate. Spread across five continents, these offices provide in-market support to companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in Dubai while reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for trade and investment.
