Dubai Chambers has welcomed Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines, at its headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen mutual cooperation.
The meeting was attended by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers.
During the meeting, Dubai Chambers delivered a presentation highlighting Dubai’s strategic advantages as a global business hub, as well as potential areas for cooperation between Dubai and the Philippines and the competitive benefits the emirate offers to Philippine companies.
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori Chairman – Dubai Chambers
“This visit represents an important step in strengthening the relationship between Dubai and the Philippines and creating new opportunities for cooperation between our business communities. We are committed to supporting Philippine companies and enabling them to expand regionally and internationally by leveraging Dubai’s competitive advantages, including its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Dubai Chambers remains committed to strengthening international economic partnerships, expanding trade cooperation, and identifying strategic opportunities that advance mutual growth, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for business and investment.”
The visit comes amid growing trade and investment ties between Dubai and the Philippines, with non-oil bilateral trade reaching a value of $844 million (AED 3.1 billion) during 2024. A total of 653 Philippine companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2025, bringing the total number of active members from the Philippines to 2,508 as of the end of September last year.
The chamber also organized a forum in Manila titled “Doing Business with the Philippines”, which was attended by 314 participants. On the sidelines of the forum, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen bilateral trade relations and explore new avenues for cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and the Philippines.
