American Business Council

Business Council United States

About

AmCham Dubai, formally known as The American Business Council in Dubai, is the pioneering bilateral trade organization in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1985 as the first such entity in the UAE, AmCham Dubai operates under the patronage of Dubai Chambers and serves as a proud member of the Global Network of American Chambers of Commerce. The organization currently represents over 3,000 corporate and individual members, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium enterprises, as well as UAE organizations with U.S. business affiliations across all industry sectors.

As the Chair of AmCham MENA, the organization extends its influence across the broader Middle East and North Africa region, strengthening economic ties between the United States and the UAE. AmCham Dubai facilitates strategic connections through specialized committees covering critical sectors including Human Resources, Food & Beverage Regulatory, AI Integration & Technology, Health Sector, and Sustainability & ESG. The chamber provides its members with exceptional networking opportunities, knowledge-sharing platforms, and direct access to key public and private sector stakeholders.

Through curated programs such as Business Breakfasts, Industry Round Tables, and the SME Business Builder initiative, AmCham Dubai enables business development, fosters commercial dialogue, and advocates for U.S. business interests with government officials at local and international levels. The organization serves as a vital conduit for companies navigating the UAE market while promoting bilateral trade and investment between the two nations.

Mission & Mandate

AmCham Dubai promotes U.S. business interests in the UAE and strengthens the relationship between the United States and United Arab Emirates based on trade, investment, cooperation, and friendship. The organization achieves its mission through the following mandate:

• Catalyst for American Business: Act as a strategic facilitator for American enterprises operating in and entering the UAE market, supporting commercial development from initial market entry to expansion

• Unified Industry Voice: Serve as the consolidated representative of American industry, actively advocating for U.S. business with government officials from both nations on local and international levels

• Relationship Building Platform: Foster valuable connections among American businesses and the broader business community through specialized committees, high-level events, and partnerships with public and private sector leaders

• Knowledge Sharing & Information Distribution: Drive the exchange of market intelligence, industry insights, and best practices to enhance American business competitiveness in the region

• Bilateral Trade Promotion: Facilitate policy dialogue, organize roadshows with Emirati public and private sector leaders, and support investment initiatives that strengthen U.S.-UAE economic ties

• Member Value Delivery: Provide exceptional support services, cost-savings programs, networking opportunities, and advocacy that enable business success and growth for all members

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