The meetings, held at the chamber’s headquarters, involved senior representatives from multiple government departments and business leaders from various industries, according to the Emirates News Agency. Discussions centred on identifying obstacles to business growth and exploring opportunities for improvement in the regulatory framework. The chamber’s initiative is part of its ongoing role in serving as a bridge between the public and private sectors in Dubai.
Dubai Chambers, which rebranded from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2022, represents more than 200,000 companies across the emirate, figures from the organisation show. In a statement, the chamber said the meetings provided a platform for direct dialogue to ensure that policies align with the needs of the business community. This approach has been used in previous engagements that resulted in several policy adjustments favourable to businesses.
According to data from the Dubai Statistics Center, the private sector contributed approximately 85 percent to the emirate’s GDP in 2023. The meetings addressed sectors including trade, tourism and technology, which Dubai Customs data places among those recording strong growth rates over recent years. Participants reviewed performance metrics that indicate continued expansion despite global economic pressures.
A PwC Middle East assessment of the regional business environment highlighted the UAE’s leading position in areas such as digital transformation and regulatory efficiency among GCC countries. The chamber’s meetings aimed to build on this position by focusing discussions on innovation and sustainability. Business representatives provided input on specific areas where additional government support could accelerate advancement.
The series of meetings is set to yield actionable recommendations to be presented to higher authorities for consideration, the Emirates News Agency reported. Dubai Chamber of Commerce stated that follow-up sessions will be scheduled to monitor the implementation of agreed measures. This activity forms part of the UAE’s efforts to diversify and strengthen its non-oil sectors, according to government economic planning documents.
