Dubai Chambers has opened its first representative office in the United States, located in New York, during the Dubai Business Forum- USA, which was held in New York in the presence of 700 senior business leaders, investors, and officials.
The event featured the participation of the largest-ever overseas business delegation led by Dubai Chambers, comprising more than 80 public and private sector leaders from Dubai. The new office further expands the global network of Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers.
This strategic move aims to strengthen economic ties and foster trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and the United States. The office will assist American companies looking to establish a presence in Dubai and expand globally, while also supporting Dubai-based firms with their growth plans in the U.S.
The forum, held under the theme ‘Dubai-USA: Opportunities Driving Mutual Growth’, was organized by Dubai Chambers in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the US–UAE Business Council. Featuring 14 panel sessions with 32 expert speakers, the event focused on exploring new business partnerships between the two regions and highlighted opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 for American businesses and investors.
The forum’s sessions explored the diversity and resilience of Dubai’s economy and highlighted the strong momentum across the emirate’s key sectors. Discussions also focused on the wide range of opportunities available to American investors and the competitive advantages that position Dubai as a leading global hub for business and investment.
HE Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori Chairman – Dubai Chambers
“Dubai and the United States have built robust economic and trade relations founded on decades of productive cooperation and mutual trust. The United States remains one of Dubai’s key strategic partners, ranking fourth among the emirate’s top international trading partners in 2024. Bilateral non-oil trade reached $31.69 billion (AED 116.4 billion) last year, registering annual growth of 10 percent and reflecting strong upward momentum in trade flows. In a strong indication of Dubai’s increasing attractiveness for the American business community, 787 new U.S. companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2025, bringing the total number of American companies registered as active members of the chamber to 3,690 by the end of September.
In his opening remarks, His Excellency highlighted that Dubai attracted $21.67 billion (AED 79.6 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States between 2015 and 2024. He noted that the U.S. ranked first globally for FDI capital inflows into Dubai during the first half of 2025, accounting for 35 percent of total investments.
Al Mansoori added that launching the new office and hosting the Dubai Business Forum – USA in New York mark key milestones in strengthening economic ties. He said these initiatives will attract quality investments into priority sectors, support the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and advance the shared economic interests of Dubai and the U.S.
HE Amna Ali Hamad Bin Zaal Almheiri, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York, stated: “The Dubai Business Forum in New York was a great success, bringing Dubai’s largest-ever overseas business delegation to the financial capital of the world. The opening of Dubai Chambers’ first U.S. office marks both a symbolic and strategic step in advancing the deep economic ties between the UAE and the United States. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to innovation, opportunity, and lasting partnership.”
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The Dubai Chambers delegation participating in the forum represented the largest overseas business delegation ever led by the organisation. The diversity of sectors represented reflected the importance of the U.S. market and the forum’s vital role as a platform for high-value economic partnerships.
The forum included a dedicated session examining Dubai’s success in creating a competitive business environment built on strong partnerships, innovation, and growth. Speakers highlighted the policies and strategies driving the emirate’s efforts to expand investment opportunities under D33 and explored insights on key economic sectors.
HE Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, participated in this panel discussion where he outlined Dubai’s efforts to strengthen public-private partnerships, support the local and global expansion of companies operating in the emirate, and unlock long-term business growth.
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A session at the forum highlighted Dubai’s role as a global fintech hub, showcasing policies that attract international firms. Another panel emphasized Dubai’s position as an innovation gateway for U.S. companies expanding globally, offering access to venture capital, top talent, and key markets in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Discussions also focused on how businesses can tap into new opportunities beyond traditional markets, with a spotlight on sovereign wealth fund activity and Dubai’s influence on global capital flows. The future of AI, Dubai’s data-driven infrastructure, and emerging technologies in asset management were also key topics. Panels highlighted the city’s thriving startup ecosystem, rising venture capital activity, and Dubai’s status as a hub for talent and entrepreneurship in sectors like AI, fintech, and robotics.
Speakers stressed Dubai’s integrated business ecosystem, its support for digital innovation, and the favorable regulatory frameworks driving competitiveness across industries from virtual assets to logistics.
