Membership "Abu Dhabi Chamber" It exceeds 158 thousand companies in the first half
Abu Dhabi, July 28/ WAM/ The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry witnessed a growth in the number of its members by 4.9% during the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2024, to exceed 158 thousand members, highlighting the strength and flexibility of the business environment in the emirate despite the challenges in the global economy.
Today, the data issued by the Chamber confirmed the record of strong growth rates in strategic sectors, where the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector has exported the scene with a growth rate of 21%, followed by the arts and entertainment sector by 13%, then the information and communications sector and professional, scientific and technical activities by 10%for each of them, which reflects an escalation in the demand for creative, technological and specialized services in the emirate.
This growth in the chamber memberships indicates a strategic shift towards the future sectors, as the water supply and waste management sector has emerged with a growth rate of 9% driven by increasing environmental awareness and paying attention to the principles of the circular economy, while the real estate and administrative services sectors recorded 8% for each of them, with the support of real estate market activity and increasing demand for services supporting business.
The membership of the education sector witnessed a growth of 7%, which reflects the prosperity of private educational institutions, while the transportation and storage sector showed a growth of 6% in light of the expansion of supply chains and logistical activities, and the mining and quarry exploitation sector recorded 5%, followed by the trade and retail trade sector by 4%, in an indication of the stability of the performance of consumer markets.
The construction, manufacturing and financial activities sectors also witnessed a 3% growth for each of them, while the residence and food sector achieved a growth of 2%, affected by seasonal factors and changes in consumption patterns.
His Excellency Shams Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Managing Director, said that these indicators represent a clear evidence of the role of the private sector in the emirate, and reflects the great rise in the number of memberships in sectors such as agriculture, modern technologies, and the arts, the broad impact of the ambitious economic growth agenda of the emirate, where the Abu Dhabi Chamber plays a pivotal role in maintaining this momentum through motivating Innovation, high -impact partnerships, enhance the benefit of economic opportunities.
He added that the Abu Dhabi Chamber works according to a clear road map that focuses on anticipating challenges and promoting growth in high -value sectors, by providing smart services, encouraging influential partnerships, and creating knowledge platforms that enable entrepreneurs to expand with confidence and sustainability.
The results reflect the depth of the diversity in the emirate’s economic base, and indicate the rise of new sectors related to knowledge, innovation and sustainability, in parallel with the continuity of the contribution of traditional sectors, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber confirms its commitment to enhance this balance by accelerating growth in emerging areas, and enabling the private sector to keep pace with global economic changes, through the structure of advanced services and strategic partnerships that accompany the aspirations of the stage Next.
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