DMCC Reports 7% Surge in US Companies as UAE-US Trade Ties Strengthen

DMCC has reported a 7% increase in American companies joining its international business district over the past year, underscoring Dubai's growing appeal as a launchpad for US firms expanding into global markets.
Now hosting nearly half of the estimated 1,500 American businesses operating in the UAE, DMCC has cemented its role as the preferred hub for US enterprises seeking to tap into the region's economic growth. The rise in US business interest follows President Donald Trump's visit to the UAE in May—his first official overseas trip in his second term—where strategic agreements worth $200 billion were signed across AI, energy, defence, and aviation sectors.
These deals have marked a renewed phase in UAE-US economic collaboration, spurring investment opportunities and trade activity. In response, DMCC concluded its 'Made For Trade Live' roadshow across New York City, Brooklyn, and Miami, engaging 150 business leaders from key sectors including finance, tech, commodities, and manufacturing.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, highlighted the momentum: 'With bilateral trade hitting $34.4 billion in 2024, there is growing appetite among American businesses to establish a presence in Dubai and access global markets.'
With nearly 26,000 companies operating in its ecosystem—over 700 of them American—DMCC continues to attract international investment and reinforce Dubai's position as a strategic gateway for global trade.
News Source: Emirates News Agency

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