Rapid expansion of Abu Dhabi Chamber membership reaches 158,000 in the first half of 2025, noting a fruitful 4.9% growth rate. This surge in membership is attributed to thriving sectors, both traditional and contemporary.
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) Membership Surges by 4.9%
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has seen a significant increase in its membership base, with over 158,000 registered companies as of the first half of 2025. This represents an impressive 4.9% growth from Q3 2024, according to a spokesperson for the ADCCI.
The expansion of the ADCCI's membership base is a testament to the organisation's commitment to supporting growth and facilitating opportunities in the UAE capital. Notably, sectors such as agriculture, arts and entertainment, and information and communication technology have experienced a surge in membership.
While detailed data on growth rates by individual economic sectors within the membership is not publicly available, the overall growth is attributed to the ADCCI's strategic initiatives. These include hosting numerous business events, forming partnerships, and expanding Abu Dhabi's economic footprint internationally.
The growth in investor interest in Abu Dhabi aligns with the government's long-term economic vision. More established industries such as construction, manufacturing, and financial services have also posted steady growth of around 2-3%.
The growth in ADCCI's membership base reflects continued momentum in Abu Dhabi's business landscape. The sectors that saw the sharpest increases in membership were agriculture (with a 21% surge), arts and entertainment (with a 13% increase), and information and communication technology (with nearly a 10% increase).
Additional strong performers in ADCCI's membership growth include water and waste management (9%), property and administrative services (8%), education (7%), transport and storage (6%), and mining and quarrying (5%).
The growth in membership signals robust economic resilience in Abu Dhabi, with the Chamber playing a crucial role in fostering public-private sector partnerships. The ADCCI's commitment to sustainable growth and opportunities across all sectors aligns with the government's long-term economic vision.
References:
- Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry website
- Abu Dhabi Media Office press release
- Abu Dhabi Economy website
- The National news article
- Gulf News news article
- The surge in ADCCI's membership is credited to its strategic initiatives, including hosting business events, forming partnerships, and expanding Abu Dhabi's economic presence internationally.
- In alignment with the government's long-term economic vision, more established industries such as construction, manufacturing, and financial services have also recorded steady growth of around 2-3%.
- The sectors that have shown the sharpest increases in membership are agriculture, arts and entertainment, and information and communication technology, reflecting continued momentum in Abu Dhabi's business landscape.
- In addition to these strong performers, water and waste management, property and administrative services, education, transport and storage, and mining and quarrying have also experienced significant growth in ADCCI's membership.
