2875 new membership of businesswomen in the “Abu Dhabi Chamber” during the first half

In a move that reflects the accelerated progress in the role of Emirati women in supporting the national economy, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed more than 2875 new memberships for businesswomen in the “Abu Dhabi Chamber” during the first half of 2025, in a clear indication of the growing presence of women in the local economic scene, and the speed of the development of the environment supporting the leadership of women’s business in the emirate.

According to the data issued by the Chamber, the “creative” license constituted the largest percentage, with a total of 1352 memberships and 47% of the total membership of new Emirati businesswomen within six months, which reflects the great demand for creative projects and home initiatives.

The licenses of the “Abu Dhabi merchant” recorded 891 memberships, with 30% of these new memberships, which confirms the increasing interest by business leaders to enter the business world.

As for the regular licenses, it recorded 406 memberships, while the number of licenses of the type of “branch” reached 94 memberships, which indicates that many women are seeking to expand existing work, or the opening of new branches for their companies. The number of licenses in the field of “free professions” reached 86 memberships.

The «Abu Dhabi Chamber» explained that Emirati women are active in a variety of economic sectors, including: trade, services and creative projects, as well as unconventional areas such as agriculture and industry, stressing that this diversity reflects the expansion of women’s entrepreneurship prospects in the emirate, and its ability to contribute effectively to various economic activities, in order to enhance diversity and sustainability in the local economy.

This remarkable growth comes within a short period of time as a result of the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which continues its role in supporting and empowering women through training programs, qualitative events, and financing and consulting initiatives designed to support business entrepreneurs from the foundation stage to expansion.

This data reflects the readiness of the business environment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to receive a new generation of Emirati business leaders, and confirms that empowering women economically has become a basic pillar within the sustainable economic diversification plans pursued by the emirate.

The head of the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council, Asma Al -Fahim, confirmed that the recorded results reflect the continuous progress achieved by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in strengthening their economic competitiveness, driven by a clear vision to empower women and enhance their participation in various vital sectors.

She said: «These positive indicators embody the pivotal role played by (Abu Dhabi Chamber) and its affiliated entities, led by the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, in building a more comprehensive and varied economic system, based on the empowerment of national competencies, especially Emirati women, as a major partner in the development process.

She added: «We believe in (Abu Dhabi Chamber) the importance of integrating efforts with the private sector and specialized councils to create a stimulating business environment for business entrepreneurs, and to provide programs and services that keep pace with their aspirations, in line with the vision of the wise leadership that put the economic empowerment of women at the heart of their priorities.