The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, operating as one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, recently organized an information session for 65 representatives from its newly joined member businesses. The gathering aimed to introduce these new members to the chamber's diverse range of services and initiatives, which are designed to improve commercial competitiveness, simplify business operations, and bolster economic development in Dubai.
During the event, Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at Dubai Chambers, emphasized the organization's dedication to boosting private sector competitiveness. He stated that the chamber is committed to delivering an integrated suite of services that addresses the business community's requirements while assisting companies in improving agility, efficiency, and adapting to changing environments to achieve sustainable growth.
Amna Mohamed Lootah, Director of the Digital Payments Regulation Division at Dubai Finance, presented the Dubai Cashless Strategy. This initiative aims to transition 90 percent of transaction volumes in both the government and private sectors to cashless methods by the end of 2026, alongside achieving 100 percent digital enablement. The strategy operates across three main pillars: Digital Governance, Digital Innovation, and Digital Society to build a secure and inclusive digital payments ecosystem.
Attendees learned about various digital and operational platforms designed to ease business activities. This included the 'Business in Dubai' platform, which provides access to 65 corporate services across financial, marketing, technological, and inspection categories in partnership with seven accredited entities. The newly launched DC Connect platform was also showcased, offering a unified digital interface for services such as membership management, mediation, document attestation, and certificates of origin.
Additionally, the session highlighted the ATA Carnet system, which allows the temporary tax-free movement of goods across borders for up to one year to facilitate international event participation. This system operates via a collaborative network involving the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Customs, the Federal Customs Authority, and various UAE chambers.
New members were also briefed on the chamber's mediation services for dispute resolution, digital document attestation, and international expansion support. The latter is facilitated through targeted trade missions and the global network of Dubai International Chamber's overseas offices, which work to secure foreign direct investment and identify key international market opportunities for local businesses.
