- Pakistan secured second place with 4,281 companies, followed by Egypt with 2,540.
- Bangladesh achieved the highest YoY growth at 37.5%, contributing 1,541 firms.
- The UK claimed fifth spot with 1,385 new companies.
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has released its latest membership statistics for the first half of 2025, revealing that Indian-owned firms continue to lead the rankings. A total of 9,038 Indian companies joined between January and June, reflecting a robust 14.9% year-on-year growth and confirming Dubai’s enduring appeal as a regional business hub.
In second place, Pakistan registered 4,281 new companies, an 8.1% increase over H1 2024, while Egypt followed in third with 2,540 new firms, representing 8.3% growth.
Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing contributor, recording a 37.5% YoY increase and adding 1,541 new companies to the chamber’s membership base. Ranking fifth, the UK added 1,385 new businesses, registering an 11.1% increase year-on-year.
Syria ranked sixth with 945 new companies, while China secured seventh place with 772 members (3.8% YoY growth). Jordan ranked eighth with 688 registrations (2.4% growth), Türkiye placed ninth with 642 new businesses (3.9% growth), and Canada closed the top ten list with 535 companies.
By industry, Wholesale and Retail Trade and Real Estate, Renting, and Business Services topped the list, each contributing 35% of all new memberships. The Construction sector accounted for 17.3%, while Transport, Storage and Communications and Social and Personal Services each represented 7.6%.
