Dubai Chamber of Commerce has convened its third quarterly meeting of Business Groups and Councils for 2025, underscoring its commitment to advancing Dubai’s business environment and strengthening the private sector’s role in policymaking.
The session reviewed key initiatives designed to support companies across sectors while addressing legislative and regulatory priorities for the coming months. Participants explored ways to expand partnerships with government entities and enhance the effectiveness of Business Groups and Councils in shaping economic policy.
The chamber highlighted strong progress achieved in the first half of 2025. In cooperation with Business Groups, it reviewed 27 laws and draft laws, with private sector recommendations reaching a 60 percent adoption rate, up from 46 percent in the same period last year. The chamber also held 98 meetings with groups and councils, more than double the number in H1 2024, and established five new Business Councils representing investors from Brazil, Slovakia, Peru, Indonesia, and Hungary.
Maha Al Gergawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, emphasized the significance of these engagements, noting that Business Groups and Councils play a “pivotal role” in boosting competitiveness and ensuring the business community contributes to policy and initiative development.
Representatives from across Dubai’s diverse business community attended the meeting. Business Groups provide a unified voice for key economic sectors, while Business Councils represent the interests of international investors. Together, they serve as an important bridge between private enterprises and government stakeholders, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global business hub.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
