Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, part of the trio of chambers under Dubai Chambers, has convened its first quarterly roundtable meeting of Business Groups and Business Councils for the year 2026. The meeting, held at the chamber's headquarters, focused on assessing Dubai's economic landscape and identifying emerging opportunities across multiple sectors. The session also detailed the chamber's initiatives designed to bolster the local private sector.
According to Emirates News Agency, the chamber emphasized its commitment to enhancing the business community's efficiency and improving the local legislative environment. In collaboration with Business Groups, the chamber reviewed 54 laws and draft laws in 2025, with a 60% adoption rate for private sector recommendations. Throughout the year, 250 meetings with Business Groups and Councils, including annual general meetings, were coordinated. Additionally, 15 meetings were organized to connect Business Groups, Business Councils, and key government entities.
During 2025, the chamber launched five new Business Councils to represent investors from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Brazil, Slovakia, and Peru. The establishment of the Dubai Delivery Business Group was also announced, aimed at supporting the delivery sector's growth and creating a platform for delivery companies in the emirate.
Maha Al Gargawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, stated, 'As we navigate the evolving global economic landscape, our focus is on empowering the business community to drive sustainable growth and innovation. Business Groups and Councils are vital for forging strategic partnerships that will define Dubai's future success. We are dedicated to providing the resources and advocacy needed for businesses to adapt to new challenges and thrive, further cementing Dubai's leadership position on the world stage.'
The chamber remains committed to advancing the business community's interests, enhancing the role of Business Groups in legislative development, and strengthening the private sector's participation in Dubai's economic competitiveness.
Business Groups and Councils are pivotal in fostering Dubai's commercial and economic growth by ensuring representation across all economic sectors. They facilitate dialogue between stakeholders and government entities, contributing to the enhancement of Dubai's business environment and supporting the emirate's ongoing economic development.
