Indian firms lead new memberships at Dubai Chamber in H1 2025
Pakistani companies secure second place with more than 4,000 registrations
DUBAI – Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new non-UAE companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first half of 2025.
A total of 9,038 new members from India registered during the six-month period, reflecting year-over-year (YoY) growth of 14.9%.
The latest analysis highlights Dubai’s enduring appeal as a preferred hub for Indian entrepreneurs and investors.
Pakistan ranked second with 4,281 new companies registered in H1 2025, representing growth of 8.1% compared to the same period last year. Egypt followed in third place with 2,540 new Egyptian firms, marking an 8.3% rise.
Fastest growth
Bangladeshi companies posted the most striking surge, recording a 37.5% increase. A total of 1,541 Bangladeshi businesses became members of the chamber in the first half of the year, placing Bangladesh fourth overall. The United Kingdom followed in fifth place with 1,385 new companies, showing 11.1% YoY growth.
Syria came in sixth with 945 new firms, while China followed in seventh with 772, registering 3.8% growth. Jordan placed eighth with 688 new businesses, reflecting 2.4% growth. Türkiye ranked ninth with 642 companies, up 3.9%, while Canada completed the top ten with 535 new member firms.
Where are new members investing?
In terms of sectoral activity, Wholesale and Retail Trade shared first place with the Real Estate, Renting and Business Services sector, each accounting for 35% of new business activity.
The Construction sector followed on 17.3%. Transport, Storage and Communications, along with Social and Personal Services, each made up 7.6% of the chamber’s new memberships.