Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has opened a new representative office in Cape Town, highlighting its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with the region.
The new office, launched as part of the ‘Dubai Global’ initiative, was inaugurated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters in the presence of H.E. Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province in South Africa.
H.E. Winde led a high-level delegation to explore business opportunities and establish formal relations between Dubai Chambers and the Western Cape Government. During the meeting, the two sides engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing trade, tourism, and investments between Dubai and the Western Cape.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President & CEO – Dubai Chambers
“South Africa is a strategic economic partner for Dubai and holds vast potential for expanding trade and investments. The launch of our new office in Cape Town reflects our commitment to deepening economic cooperation with the region and supporting South African companies in leveraging Dubai as a gateway to global markets. We look forward to fostering new partnerships that contribute to mutual growth and prosperity.”
H.E. Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province in South Africa, stated that, “The Western Cape Government warmly welcomes Dubai International Chamber’s move to set up its new office in Cape Town. To grow our economy and create many more jobs we must strengthen international partnerships and drive opportunities for our international partners to invest here and grow our economy. Our province has much to offer, and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership between our regions.”
As the trade between Dubai and South Africa is witnessing significant growth, this launch is well-timed. Last year, non-oil bilateral trade between the two markets reached a value of around $7.9 billion (AED 29 billion), marking an annual growth of 20 percent.
The new office will play a pivotal role in promoting Dubai as a key destination for business, providing in-market support for companies seeking to expand into the emirate, and foster impactful partnerships that further cement Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and investments.
Dubai International Chamber’s Johannesburg office has been relocated to Cape Town to capitalize on the vast investment and trade opportunities.
