emirates7 - DMCC, Dubai’s premier global business hub, has reported a 7% increase in the number of US companies joining its district over the past year.
Now hosting more than 45% of the estimated 1,500 American firms based in the UAE, DMCC has strengthened its role as the preferred destination for US businesses looking to expand into some of the fastest-growing international markets.
This surge in American business presence aligns with a broader upswing in bilateral trade, following US President Donald Trump’s historic visit to the UAE in May. During the visit, both countries signed strategic agreements worth US$200 billion, covering vital sectors such as artificial intelligence, energy, defence, and aviation.
These landmark deals have opened up new commercial prospects for US enterprises in the region.
Building on this momentum, DMCC recently wrapped up its Made For Trade Live roadin New York City, Brooklyn, and Miami. The three events gathered 150 business leaders from key sectors like technology, financial services, commodities, and advanced manufacturing, as part of DMCC’s ongoing push to attract more US investment to Dubai.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC’s Executive Chairman and CEO, commented, “President Trump’s recent visit – his first official foreign trip in his second term – has ushered in a new era of economic collaboration between the UAE and US. With bilateral trade hitting US$34.4 billion in 2024, American businesses are showing strong interest in establishing a presence in Dubai and leveraging its access to global markets.”
DMCC remains a magnet for international firms, with nearly 26,000 companies now operating within its district, including more than 700 from the United States.
Now hosting more than 45% of the estimated 1,500 American firms based in the UAE, DMCC has strengthened its role as the preferred destination for US businesses looking to expand into some of the fastest-growing international markets.
This surge in American business presence aligns with a broader upswing in bilateral trade, following US President Donald Trump’s historic visit to the UAE in May. During the visit, both countries signed strategic agreements worth US$200 billion, covering vital sectors such as artificial intelligence, energy, defence, and aviation.
These landmark deals have opened up new commercial prospects for US enterprises in the region.
Building on this momentum, DMCC recently wrapped up its Made For Trade Live roadin New York City, Brooklyn, and Miami. The three events gathered 150 business leaders from key sectors like technology, financial services, commodities, and advanced manufacturing, as part of DMCC’s ongoing push to attract more US investment to Dubai.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC’s Executive Chairman and CEO, commented, “President Trump’s recent visit – his first official foreign trip in his second term – has ushered in a new era of economic collaboration between the UAE and US. With bilateral trade hitting US$34.4 billion in 2024, American businesses are showing strong interest in establishing a presence in Dubai and leveraging its access to global markets.”
DMCC remains a magnet for international firms, with nearly 26,000 companies now operating within its district, including more than 700 from the United States.