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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches an initiative to empower entrepreneurs and small-enterprises in Al Ain
Al Ain, UAE - As part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry's efforts to deepen engagement with entrepreneurs' small enterprises, identify their needs, and shape more responsive trade policies that support their growth, the Chamber's Al Ain branch launched an initiative targeting enterprises in the retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors. This initiative reflects the Chamber's commitment to strengthening its active presence across the emirate. The initiative is designed to foster direct engagement with enterprise owners, offering a closer look at the opportunities and challenges they encounter in their day-to-day operations. This hands-on approach will help generate actionable insights for a more targeted, data-driven decisions, ultimately enhancing the impact of support provided to strengthen and scale small enterprises. The first phase involved field visits to a range of businesses across Al Ain region. The initiative was met with positive feedback from business owners, who welcomed the Chamber's initiative and commended the effort as a meaningful step towards understanding and addressing their real-world needs. His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, the Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the initiative reflects the Chamber's continued commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and enabling them to grow their businesses and contribute meaningfully to the local economy. He underscored that direct field engagement is a powerful way to gain first-hand insights, strengthen trust with business owners, and shape more practical, inclusive, and responsive trade policies. H.E. said: "At the Abu Dhabi Chamber, we see entrepreneurs and small enterprises as essential pillar of a resilient and future-ready economy. These field visits are more than a listening exercise — they are a platform for real partnership. By engaging directly with business owners, we are transforming challenges into concrete opportunities for growth, expansion, and long-term impact." 'The Chamber's Al Ain branch plays a vital developmental role within the broader Abu Dhabi Chamber ecosystem. This initiative reflects the Chamber's commitment to activating its regional branches as drivers of inclusive economic development — aligned with Abu Dhabi's strategic priorities and its drive to cement the emirate's standing as a leading regional hub for business and investment,' he added. The visit covered a range of local enterprises across the Al Ain region, showcasing diverse models of small businesses operating in key sectors such as retail, tourism, and agriculture. During the tour, the Chamber identified nine key opportunities to enhance the local business environment in Al Ain. The visits included a range of prominent enterprises, such as Hili Mall—home to over 100 diverse retail outlets; Ayla Grand Hotel, which provides hospitality services and integrated tourist facilities. The tour also featured Bawadi Mall, which houses around 270 retail outlets offering a wide range of activities, and Al Ain Mall, owned by the Meer Group, with over 300 multi-category shops. Additional visits included. Al Amaan Travel and Holidays, an affiliate of Bin Ham Group a key player in the tourism sector; and Deep Café, a business that actively collaborates with over 30 local partners, reflecting a strong model of community-based commercial integration. The visits also included Could Be Flower & Café, a unique concept that blends a contemporary café experience with a fresh flower boutique, and Al Narjes Nursery, a vibrant hub that brings together a range of community-driven and productive enterprises. These include SILO Bakery and Coffee, POFA Café, Al Narjes Productive Families, Al Narjes Vegetables, Chai Jamr, and Al Narjes Handicrafts, each contributing to the local economy through creativity, collaboration, and grassroots entrepreneurship. Through this initiative, the Abu Dhabi Chamber seeks to contribute to building a resilient and inclusive business environment and empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their ambitions for growth and competitiveness, thus enhancing the emirate's position as a vital business and investment hub.
Arabian Post
09-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Abu Dhabi Chamber's new strategy helps membership grow to 157,207
By Saifur Rahman Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), which represents the private sector of the region's economic powerhouse Abu Dhabi, said, its new three-year strategy announced in 2024 has started to bear fruits as its membership grew 4.9 per cent to 157,207 between September 2024 and June 2025. Since September 2024, ADCCI has hosted 69 business events with government bodies, welcomed 70 trade and diplomatic delegations, and signed 25 partnership agreements. It has also joined 11 outbound delegations and opened its first overseas representative office in Poland, a strategic step in expanding Abu Dhabi's international economic footprint. ADCCI also published 364 economic reports on various sectors and has created 15 working groups for different economic sectors to help in policy advocacy. ADVERTISEMENT ADCCI is planning to open offices in key international markets one by one in the coming months, Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, told the press, responding to a question by The Arabian Post at a media roundtable held at its head office on Tuesday. 'We are going to make these announcements as and when they happen. In Abu Dhabi, we do not distinguish companies based on the nationality of the owner, rather consider all of them our equal member and we are here to serve them,' he said. Abu Dhabi's economy is characterised by a strong oil and gas sector, but the emirate is actively diversifying into non-oil sectors, including tourism, manufacturing, and financial services. In 2024, the non-oil sector saw significant growth, contributing 54.7 per cent to the total GDP. Abu Dhabi's GDP reached a record Dh1.2 trillion in 2024, with a 3.8 per cent overall growth rate, driven largely by the non-oil economy. There are five main free zones in Abu Dhabi including Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), Masdar City Free Zone, Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ), and Twofour54 Free Zone. These free zones cater to a variety of industries and sectors, offering unique benefits and infrastructure for businesses. There are approximately 10,500 companies registered across five free zones in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is the largest free zone in terms of the number of companies. The UAE overall has over 40 free zones, with Dubai holding the largest share of licenses. ADVERTISEMENT Abu Dhabi currently has approximately 164,000 active business licenses. This figure represents a 16.5 per cent share of the total active licenses in the UAE, which reached one million, according to Akhbrna News. The number of active licenses in Abu Dhabi reflects a 3 per cent increase compared to late 2024. 'We are also welcoming the free zone companies to apply for our membership so that they could benefit from the consultation and our services as we are the voice of the private sector of Abu Dhabi economy,' he said, responding to another question by The Arabian Post. Recently, Fitch ratings assigned AA credit rating for Abu Dhabi AA with a stable outlook. This rating reflects Abu Dhabi's strong financial position and its ability to meet its financial obligations. The rating has been affirmed as stable, indicating no immediate changes are expected in the near future. 'The private sector represents 56 per cent of Abu Dhabi economy and ADCCI represents the voice of the private sector of Abu Dhabi economy. Our three-year strategy announced last year is going ahead and we have strengthened our engagement with the businesses – SMEs as well as the larger players – to help the overall development of the private sector,' he said. 'Abu Dhabi's economic strength is reflected in the number of new members, and we believe strong partnerships between the public and private sectors will continue to produce success. The rise in memberships highlights the Chamber's strategic role as a key partner in economic development and a driver of competitiveness and sustainable growth. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the business community, sharing its ambitions and providing the tools and resources to compete on the global stage.' The Chamber's performance correlates with Abu Dhabi's economic progress. The emirate's GDP reached Dh291 billion in Q1 2025, a 3.4 per cent increase year-on-year, driven by a 6.1 per cent rise in non-oil sectors to account for 56.2 per cent of total GDP, reflecting success of economic diversification strategy. The private sector continues to accelerate economic growth and diversification as evidenced by their impactful role in the highest growing non-oil sectors and largest contributors to economic output such as manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate, and trade. In addition to its external engagements, the Chamber continued strengthening its internal services. Between September 2024 and June 2025, ADCCI recorded a 90.23 percent customer satisfaction rating on the TAMM platform. The Chamber's call centre responded to more than 18,900 inquiries, demonstrating its level of responsiveness and service quality. ADCCI continues to support the private sector by improving regulatory frameworks and facilitating open dialogue with policymakers. To date, it has formed 15 working groups comprising business leaders to identify challenges and collaboratively develop practical solutions across key industries. It has published 364 economic reports to support decision-making and held 10 workshops attended by over 1,000 private sector representatives to help the business community better understand legal and commercial opportunities. ADCCI's work is closely aligned with the objectives of Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and supports wider national economic goals through targeted support for SMEs, exporters, and investors. Its 2025–2028 roadmap, developed in close collaboration with the private sector, guides ADCCI's efforts to provide key market insights and access to investment opportunities. Through its roadmap, ADCCI will continue to strengthen capacity building and contribute to the sustainable and inclusive growth of Abu Dhabi's economy. Also published on Medium. Notice an issue? Arabian Post strives to deliver the most accurate and reliable information to its readers. 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Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Chamber membership rises 4.9% to 157,000+ companies
Abu Dhabi-UAE – Membership in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has grown to 157,207 companies, a 4.9% increase between September 2024 and June 2025. The growth reflects the Chamber's efforts to empower businesses through tailored services, bridge the private and public sectors, and improve access to investment opportunities. At a press briefing, Abu Dhabi Chamber outlined key achievements over the last nine months, highlighting the Chamber's commitment to supporting businesses in Abu Dhabi. Since September 2024, ADCCI has hosted 69 business events with government bodies, welcomed 70 trade and diplomatic delegations, and signed 25 partnership agreements. It has also joined 11 outbound delegations and opened its first overseas representative office in Poland, a strategic step in expanding Abu Dhabi's international economic footprint. His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, said at the briefing: 'Abu Dhabi's economic strength is reflected in the number of new members, and we believe strong partnerships between the public and private sectors will continue to produce success. The rise in memberships highlights the Chamber's strategic role as a key partner in economic development and a driver of competitiveness and sustainable growth. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the business community, sharing its ambitions and providing the tools and resources to compete on the global stage.' The Chamber's performance correlates with Abu Dhabi's economic progress. The emirate's GDP reached AED291 billion in Q1 2025, a 3.4% increase year-on-year, driven by a 6.1% rise in non-oil sectors to account for 56.2% of total GDP, reflecting success of economic diversification strategy. The private sector continues to accelerate economic growth and diversification as evidenced by their impactful role in the highest growing non-oil sectors and largest contributors to economic output such as manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate, and trade. In addition to its external engagements, the Chamber continued strengthening its internal services. Between September 2024 and June 2025, ADCCI recorded a 90.23% customer satisfaction rating on the TAMM platform. The Chamber's call centre responded to more than 18,900 inquiries, demonstrating its level of responsiveness and service quality. ADCCI continues to support the private sector by improving regulatory frameworks and facilitating open dialogue with policymakers. To date, it has formed 15 working groups comprising business leaders to identify challenges and collaboratively develop practical solutions across key industries. It has published 364 economic reports to support decision-making and held 10 workshops attended by over 1,000 private sector representatives to help the business community better understand legal and commercial opportunities. The Chamber has also honoured seven companies with the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in recognition of their commitment to quality and innovation. The press briefing heard how effective communication is vital to promoting Abu Dhabi's business environment. HE Al Dhaheri stressed the role of national media in spotlighting private sector achievements and amplifying success stories that capture the scale of Abu Dhabi's transformation while shaping its image as a world-class business and investment destination. ADCCI's work is closely aligned with the objectives of Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and supports wider national economic goals through targeted support for SMEs, exporters, and investors. Its 2025–2028 roadmap, developed in close collaboration with the private sector, guides ADCCI's efforts to provide key market insights and access to investment opportunities. Through its roadmap, ADCCI will continue to strengthen capacity building and contribute to the sustainable and inclusive growth of Abu Dhabi's economy.
Mid East Info
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Abu Dhabi Chamber Membership Rises 4.9% to 157,000+ Companies - Middle East Business News and Information
Abu Dhabi-UAE. July 2025 – Membership in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has grown to 157,207 companies, a 4.9% increase between September 2024 and June 2025. The growth reflects the Chamber's efforts to empower businesses through tailored services, bridge the private and public sectors, and improve access to investment opportunities. At a press briefing, Abu Dhabi Chamber outlined key achievements over the last nine months, highlighting the Chamber's commitment to supporting businesses in Abu Dhabi. Since September 2024, ADCCI has hosted 69 business events with government bodies, welcomed 70 trade and diplomatic delegations, and signed 25 partnership agreements. It has also joined 11 outbound delegations and opened its first overseas representative office in Poland, a strategic step in expanding Abu Dhabi's international economic footprint. His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, said at the briefing: 'Abu Dhabi's economic strength is reflected in the number of new members, and we believe strong partnerships between the public and private sectors will continue to produce success. The rise in memberships highlights the Chamber's strategic role as a key partner in economic development and a driver of competitiveness and sustainable growth. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the business community, sharing its ambitions and providing the tools and resources to compete on the global stage.' The Chamber's performance correlates with Abu Dhabi's economic progress. The emirate's GDP reached AED291 billion in Q1 2025, a 3.4% increase year-on-year, driven by a 6.1% rise in non-oil sectors to account for 56.2% of total GDP, reflecting success of economic diversification strategy. The private sector continues to accelerate economic growth and diversification as evidenced by their impactful role in the highest growing non-oil sectors and largest contributors to economic output such as manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate, and trade. In addition to its external engagements, the Chamber continued strengthening its internal services. Between September 2024 and June 2025, ADCCI recorded a 90.23% customer satisfaction rating on the TAMM platform. The Chamber's call centre responded to more than 18,900 inquiries, demonstrating its level of responsiveness and service quality. ADCCI continues to support the private sector by improving regulatory frameworks and facilitating open dialogue with policymakers. To date, it has formed 15 working groups comprising business leaders to identify challenges and collaboratively develop practical solutions across key industries. It has published 364 economic reports to support decision-making and held 10 workshops attended by over 1,000 private sector representatives to help the business community better understand legal and commercial opportunities. The Chamber has also honoured seven companies with the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in recognition of their commitment to quality and innovation. The press briefing heard how effective communication is vital to promoting Abu Dhabi's business environment. HE Al Dhaheri stressed the role of national media in spotlighting private sector achievements and amplifying success stories that capture the scale of Abu Dhabi's transformation while shaping its image as a world-class business and investment destination. ADCCI's work is closely aligned with the objectives of Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and supports wider national economic goals through targeted support for SMEs, exporters, and investors. Its 2025–2028 roadmap, developed in close collaboration with the private sector, guides ADCCI's efforts to provide key market insights and access to investment opportunities. Through its roadmap, ADCCI will continue to strengthen capacity building and contribute to the sustainable and inclusive growth of Abu Dhabi's economy.
Arabian Business
08-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi Chamber membership passes 157,200 as business confidence surges with $79.2bn GDP boost
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has recorded a sharp rise in business registrations, with membership growing to 157,207 companies—a 4.9 per cent increase between September 2024 and June 2025. The surge highlights renewed business confidence in the emirate and the Chamber's expanding role in driving private sector growth. The milestone was announced during a press briefing, where ADCCI also showcased its impact over the past nine months, including: Hosting 69 business events with government bodies Welcoming 70 trade and diplomatic delegations Signing 25 partnership agreements Participating in 11 outbound delegations Launching its first overseas office in Poland Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, said: 'Abu Dhabi's economic strength is reflected in the number of new members, and we believe strong partnerships between the public and private sectors will continue to produce success. 'The rise in memberships highlights the Chamber's strategic role as a key partner in economic development and a driver of competitiveness and sustainable growth. 'We stand shoulder to shoulder with the business community, sharing its ambitions and providing the tools and resources to compete on the global stage.' The membership growth coincides with the emirate's continued economic expansion. Abu Dhabi's GDP hit AED291bn ($79.2bn) in Q1 2025, up 3.4 per cent year-on-year. The non-oil sector led the growth with a 6.1 per cent increase to AED163.6bn ($44.5bn), accounting for 56.2 per cent of total GDP—an outcome of the emirate's diversification strategy. Key sectors driving non-oil growth include manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate and trade. ADCCI has also strengthened service delivery. Between September 2024 and June 2025: The Chamber achieved a 90.23 per cent customer satisfaction score on the TAMM platform Its call centre handled over 18,900 inquiries 15 industry working groups were formed to solve regulatory challenges 364 economic reports were published to support strategic decision-making 10 workshops were held, reaching over 1,000 business representatives Seven companies were honoured with the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, recognising innovation and quality within the emirate's private sector. ADCCI's initiatives are aligned with Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and the UAE's national growth strategy. Its 2025–2028 roadmap, developed alongside the private sector, focuses on SME support, investment access, capacity building, and enhancing Abu Dhabi's image as a global investment hub.
