emirates7 - A recent report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, shows that Indian-owned businesses led the list of non-Emirati companies joining the chamber in the first quarter of 2025.
During this three-month period, 4,543 new Indian companies became members, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, highlighting the significant economic contribution of Indian firms as Dubai’s largest foreign business community.
Pakistan ranked second, with 2,154 new companies registering as chamber members in Q1 2025. Egypt followed in third place, with 1,362 new member companies.
Bangladesh saw remarkable growth, with a 28.5% year-on-year rise and 817 new companies joining the chamber.
The United Kingdom came fifth with 678 new companies, while Syria took sixth place with 462 new members. Jordan ranked seventh, with 350 new companies joining.
China was eighth on the list, registering 347 new companies. Türkiye followed in ninth place with 329 new members, and Iraq ranked tenth with 303 new companies.
Regarding the sectors these new member companies belong to, wholesale and retail trade led, making up 36.2% of new registrations. The real estate, renting, and business services sector was second, accounting for 35.4%.
The construction sector ranked third with 16.7%, followed by social and personal services at 7.7%. The transport, storage, and communications sector came fifth, contributing 7.5% of new memberships.
During this three-month period, 4,543 new Indian companies became members, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, highlighting the significant economic contribution of Indian firms as Dubai’s largest foreign business community.
Pakistan ranked second, with 2,154 new companies registering as chamber members in Q1 2025. Egypt followed in third place, with 1,362 new member companies.
Bangladesh saw remarkable growth, with a 28.5% year-on-year rise and 817 new companies joining the chamber.
The United Kingdom came fifth with 678 new companies, while Syria took sixth place with 462 new members. Jordan ranked seventh, with 350 new companies joining.
China was eighth on the list, registering 347 new companies. Türkiye followed in ninth place with 329 new members, and Iraq ranked tenth with 303 new companies.
Regarding the sectors these new member companies belong to, wholesale and retail trade led, making up 36.2% of new registrations. The real estate, renting, and business services sector was second, accounting for 35.4%.
The construction sector ranked third with 16.7%, followed by social and personal services at 7.7%. The transport, storage, and communications sector came fifth, contributing 7.5% of new memberships.