Dubai Chamber of Commerce updates business groups & councils on economic developments

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently organised its first roundtable meeting of 2022, which gathered representatives of various business councils and groups operating under its umbrella.

Participants examined critical economic developments, growth prospects and investment opportunities in Dubai, while they were briefed on the Dubai Chamber’s milestones and achievements and activities in 2021, as well as its new structure and strategy.

The meeting provided a platform for the Dubai Chamber to engage with the business community, identify existing challenges faced by the private sector, explore investment opportunities and seek recommendations for improving ease of doing business in Dubai.

The roundtable was attended by Marwan Lutfi, CEO of Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), who gave an overview of AECB’s ChequeScore App, and its functions and features.

Addressing participants, Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance of organising such roundtables, which he described as an ideal platform for open and constructive dialogue and a prime example of close public-private sector cooperation that continues to drive Dubai’s progress and development.

Al Hashemi revealed that Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports and re-exports in 2021 amounted to AED227 billion, a growth rate of 22.7 percent compared to 2020, reflecting the resilience of Dubai traders and their global reach.

He added that the chamber achieved significant membership growth in 2021 with a year-over-year increase of 66.8 percent, revealing that over 27,800 new companies joined the chamber in 2021, bringing the total membership to more than 287,000.

Initiated by the Dubai Chamber in early 2009, roundtable meetings with business councils and groups provide an ideal setting for two-way communication where members are encouraged to network and compare their progress throughout the previous quarters. These gatherings offer industry stakeholders a platform to address key issues or challenges.

News Source: Emirates News Agency