Dubai
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said a total of 8,900 companies joined as members within the first six months of 2017, an increase of 10.9 per cent year on year.
Dubai Chamber members’ exports and re-exports grew by 6.1 per cent during the first half to Dh146.7 billion, compared to Dh138.3 billion in the same period of last year. The Chamber’s total membership reached 210,000 by the end of first half, making it one of the world’s largest membership-based chambers of commerce.
Saudi Arabia was the top export and re-export market for Dubai Chamber members with a value of Dh51.9 billion. This figure reflects an18 per cent growth rate compared to the same period last year.
