UAE – Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with the US Chamber of Commerce to enhance investment opportunities, exchange expertise, and reinforce communication channels between the business communities of both sides, according to a press release.
This step comes as part of the UAE side’s efforts to strengthen international economic partnerships and expand trade and investment cooperation. The agreement comes amid strong economic relations between the UAE and the US, which is considered one of the Arab country’s largest global trading partners.
Non-oil trade between the two countries has recorded sustained growth in recent years, supported by expanding cooperation across key sectors, including technology, energy, advanced industries, financial services, and healthcare.
According to the latest data from the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), bilateral non-oil merchandise trade reached AED 111 billion ($30.20 billion) during the first nine months (9M) of 2025, after realizing a 10.2% annual growth from the AED 100.70 billion ($27.40 billion) registered in 9M-24.
Meanwhile, the signed agreement seeks to broaden cooperation in trade and investment, knowledge transfer, the organization of economic events, and the exchange of trade delegations, in addition to providing a joint platform to support companies and enable their expansion into new markets, contributing to sustainable economic partnerships and effective engagement between the two business communities.
Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated: “The signing of this agreement marks a new milestone in strengthening economic relations with the US. It reflects the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s ongoing efforts to expand international partnerships, support the global expansion of the private sector, and open new avenues for economic and investment cooperation.”
Al Marzooqi added: “The US is a strategic economic partner for the UAE, and we are confident this partnership will create broader opportunities for Abu Dhabi companies to benefit from investment and trade prospects, while enhancing knowledge exchange and supporting global competitiveness.”
The agreement also covers cooperation in exchanging information on markets and trade regulations, organizing exhibitions and economic forums, facilitating company participation in international events, supporting trade visits and delegations, and developing joint programs for training and capacity building.
On the other hand, Steve Lutes, Vice President for Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said: “We look forward to supporting both American and Emirati companies in exploring new opportunities across investment, technology, and trade, and to strengthening ties between the two business communities in support of sustainable economic growth.”
The Abu Dhabi Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the development of strategic partnerships with leading global economic institutions, in support of private-sector competitiveness and the emirate’s economic diversification and sustainable growth objectives.
