Dubai International Chamber has opened its 36th international office in Bangkok, reinforcing the emirate’s strategic push to deepen economic ties with Thailand and expand Dubai’s global trade footprint.
The new office, inaugurated during the ‘Doing Business with Thailand’ forum, will serve as a hub for attracting Thai investments and guiding local businesses into the Dubai market. It is part of the Dubai Global initiative, which aims to position Dubai as a leading destination for foreign companies, talent, and investors.
“The launch of our new office in Bangkok further strengthens Dubai’s global connectivity,”
said Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers.
“It will unlock new opportunities for Thai companies and support Dubai’s role as a gateway for international expansion.”
The forum, hosted in Bangkok as part of Dubai Chamber’s ‘New Horizons’ trade mission to Southeast Asia, drew over 470 participants including senior officials and business leaders. The event facilitated 288 bilateral meetings between 20 Dubai-based companies and Thai firms across sectors like food and beverages, electronics, agriculture, and investment.
Dubai-Thailand non-oil trade reached AED 23.8 billion in 2024, marking a 23.3% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, Thai business presence in Dubai continues to rise, with 190 Thai companies registered with Dubai Chamber by the end of 2024 — a 28.4% annual increase.
The chamber has identified several high-potential export opportunities from Dubai to Thailand, such as fertilisers, cosmetic products, and aluminium alloys, while investment prospects in Thailand span renewable energy, freight services, and medical tourism.
The Bangkok office is expected to play a key role in facilitating strategic business partnerships and accelerating trade growth between the two economies.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
