Dubai Chambers Expands Global Footprint with New US Office
Announcement of New Office in New York
In an exciting development for business relations, Dubai Chambers has officially launched its first representative office in the United States, located in New York. This significant announcement took place during the Dubai Business Forum – USA, an event attended by around 700 key business figures, investors, and officials. The forum marked the presence of the largest-ever overseas business delegation from Dubai, comprising over 80 leaders from both public and private sectors.
Strengthening Economic Ties
This new office is a vital addition to the global network of the Dubai International Chamber, one of the three entities under the Dubai Chambers umbrella. The primary goal of this initiative is to bolster economic connections and explore new trade and investment opportunities between Dubai and the United States. The office aims to assist American firms looking to establish operations in Dubai, as well as facilitate the growth of local businesses seeking to expand into the American market.
Forum Highlights: Driving Mutual Growth
The Dubai Business Forum held under the theme “Dubai-USA: Opportunities Driving Mutual Growth” was organized in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.–UAE Business Council. The event featured 14 panel sessions with 32 speakers discussing various topics. This included potential new partnerships between the business communities in both regions and the economic opportunities presented by Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 for American investors.
Exploring Dubai’s Economic Landscape
The forum showcased Dubai’s economic resilience and diversity, highlighting positive momentum across several key sectors. Participants discussed the wide array of investment prospects available for American entrepreneurs, emphasizing Dubai’s competitive advantages that position it as a premier global business hub.
Foundation of Trust and Cooperation
His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, expressed the longstanding economic relationship between Dubai and the United States. “Our ties are based on decades of productive cooperation,” he stated. In 2024, the U.S. ranked as Dubai’s fourth-largest trading partner, with bilateral non-oil trade reaching AED116.4 billion last year—a 10% increase year-on-year, indicating a strong upward trend.
Adding to the positive outlook, Al Mansoori revealed that during the first nine months of 2025, 787 new U.S. companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, raising the total number of active American members to 3,690. Additionally, the emirate attracted AED79.6 billion in foreign direct investment from the U.S. over a ten-year span, with the U.S. also taking the lead in total FDI flows during the first half of 2025.
Significance of the New Office
“The launch of our new office is a milestone marking the beginning of new investment paths and strong partnerships with the American business community,” Al Mansoori continued. This initiative aligns with Dubai’s economic objectives under the D33 plan and aims to fortify mutual business interests between Dubai and the United States.
Insightful Discussions and Future Prospects
H.E. Amna Ali Hamad Bin Zaal Almheiri, the Consul General of the UAE in New York, highlighted the forum’s success in bringing Dubai’s largest overseas business representation to the financial hub. She termed the opening of the New York office as both a symbolic and strategic advancement in UAE-U.S. economic relations, reinforcing shared commitments to opportunity and innovation.
Comprehensive Business Ecosystem
The Dubai Chambers delegation reflected diverse sectors, illustrating the significance of the U.S. market and serving as a platform for meaningful economic partnerships. Multiple sessions during the forum examined how Dubai’s competitive environment fosters partnerships and innovation.
In one particular session, attendees discussed Dubai’s emergence as a global fintech center, identifying strategies that attract international firms in this crucial sector. Another panel focused on how Dubai serves as an innovation hub, offering U.S. companies avenues for global expansion while emphasizing the emirate’s access to venture capital and a talented workforce.
Building Connections Beyond Traditional Markets
Discussions also touched on how businesses can leverage emerging opportunities to move beyond traditional market boundaries. A dedicated panel explored global sovereign wealth fund activities, underlining Dubai’s role as a pivotal international investment hub amidst evolving global economic dynamics.
The forum also provided insights into the future of artificial intelligence in Dubai, discussing regulatory frameworks and the emirate’s data-driven digital infrastructure. Sessions covered evolving technologies impacting investment and asset management.
Thriving Startup Ecosystem
The dialogue extended to Dubai’s thriving startup ecosystem and increasing venture capital activities, highlighting the emirate’s status as a nexus for entrepreneurship across various future-oriented sectors, including AI, fintech, and robotics.
Participants acknowledged Dubai’s commitment to creating an integrated business ecosystem that promotes digital innovation and the key factors enticing entrepreneurs to consider Dubai as a prime destination for living, working, and investing.
In summary, the opening of Dubai Chambers’ office in New York represents a significant strategic step to deepen economic ties with the United States, laying the groundwork for future collaborations and investments.
