Participants discussed strategies to enhance competitiveness locally and internationally
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted the fourth quarterly meeting of Business Groups and Business Councils for 2025, reviewing key initiatives to support the private sector and exploring ways to boost Dubai’s competitiveness both locally and internationally.
The session updated participants on the chamber’s ongoing efforts to enhance Dubai’s business environment and support the growth and expansion of companies across the emirate. It also outlined performance trends across major economic sectors and highlighted promising opportunities for the months ahead.
Maha Al Gargawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, emphasised the pivotal role of Business Groups and Business Councils in strengthening Dubai’s investment competitiveness and deepening trade links through effective public-private collaboration. “We remain committed to fostering an environment that supports growth, encourages partnerships, and reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading destination for business expansion and opportunities,” she said.
During a panel session, Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation, shared insights on the outlook and strategic objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). Discussions also focused on advancing the interests of the business community, a core priority for the chamber.
Dubai Chamber continues to empower the private sector by enabling Business Groups to contribute to policy advocacy, shaping regulatory frameworks, improving business processes, and creating opportunities that support sustainable economic growth. In the first nine months of 2025, the chamber reviewed 42 laws and draft laws with Business Groups, achieving a 64 percent adoption rate of private-sector recommendations, up from 49 percent in the same period last year.
Additionally, the chamber held 124 meetings with Business Groups and Business Councils, representing a 41 percent year-on-year increase. The meeting brought together members representing a broad spectrum of private-sector companies across Dubai, with Business Groups providing a collective voice for key economic sectors and Business Councils representing the interests of companies and investors from specific countries.
