The outstanding performance of the productive and commercial sectors in Umm Al Quwain reflects the strength and growth of the UAE economy

Umm Al Quwain, January 18 / WAM / The economic sector in the UAE is witnessing a golden period of accelerated growth, driven by the increasing performance of non-oil sectors, qualitative foreign and local investments, and flexible economic legislation and incentives that support the labor market, in addition to the stability and security that the country enjoys.

The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is a prominent example of the level of progress and development achieved by the UAE economy. It continues to consolidate its position as one of the most promising economic environments in the country, based on a comprehensive development vision that places diversifying the economy, stimulating investment, and supporting entrepreneurship at the core of its strategic priorities.

Umm Al Quwain is working to develop a balanced economic system that enhances the readiness of the productive and service sectors, provides a stimulating environment for the growth of small and medium enterprises, supports the participation of various segments of society in economic activity, and is keen to keep pace with modern economic transformations, especially in the areas of the digital economy, industry, tourism, and services, in addition to empowering women and youth to play an active role in the process of economic development.

His Excellency Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim Al Ali, Director General of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is witnessing a positive development in the economic movement and business environment, in addition to the diversification of economic activities and a stimulating investment climate, which reflects the strength of the local economy and the readiness of the business environment for various sectors.

He explained that the Chamber’s statistics for the past year 2025 showed a growth in the total number of memberships by 23.4%, an indicator that reflects the growing confidence of the business community and the increased demand for establishing and practicing economic activities in the emirate.

He pointed out that this growth included the main economic sectors; The commercial sector recorded a growth of 31%, the professional sector by 23.3%, and the industrial sector by 15.9%, which reflects an integrated balance and diversity in the emirate’s production base.

The Director General of the Chamber pointed out that the industrial sector remains one of the basic components of the local economy, especially the food industries, along with the building materials industries and building and construction activities, which in turn contributed to supporting the real estate sector and enhancing the integration of supply chains in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.

He explained that the number of certificates of origin issued during the first half of 2025 recorded a growth of approximately 30% compared to the same period in 2024, which reflects the increase in trade exchange activity and the activity of companies operating in the emirate.

He stressed that economic activity in the emirate is witnessing continuous growth driven by the productive, commercial and professional sectors, which enhances the diversification of investment opportunities and the attractiveness of the business environment, pointing out that the Chamber works according to a strategic vision that aims to support value-added sectors and enhance the competitiveness of the business environment, by providing integrated institutional services, organizing and participating in local and international exhibitions, in addition to implementing specialized workshops and events to raise economic awareness and empower business owners.

For her part, Her Excellency Aisha Rashid Laitem, Chairwoman of the Umm Al Quwain Businesswomen’s Council, confirmed that the emirate has witnessed a remarkable growth in the number of businesswomen’s licenses. The participation rate of women entrepreneurs in 2025 increased by up to 53% compared to previous years, which reflects the success of the efforts aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship, consolidating the role of women as an active partner in economic development, and supporting investment in the emirate.

She explained that women’s projects in Umm Al Quwain were characterized by increasing diversity over the past period, and included digital and technical projects, in addition to contracting and construction projects, driven by the real estate and tourism development movement, as well as the development of the industrial and commercial sectors.

Litem pointed out that, during the last three years, the Umm Al Quwain Businesswomen Council organized a group of diverse events and exhibitions aimed at supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises, and achieving a sustainable economic and social impact.

She pointed out that the average number of participants in each event ranged between 50 and 70 projects, while the total number of women’s participations until the past 2025 exceeded 300 participants, with home-based and emerging projects forming the largest segment of them, with frequent participation recorded for projects that succeeded in moving from their domestic framework to organized commercial projects, which reflects a gradual and sustainable development in the performance of these projects and their ability to grow and continue.

She emphasized that the economic and social impact of these participations was to increase brand awareness of women’s projects, improve direct sales opportunities, and build customer bases, in addition to encouraging participants to develop visual identity, packaging, and pricing, and gain practical experience in organizing corners, and improving presentation and communication skills with the public, which enhances the projects’ readiness to compete in local and foreign markets, and contributes to their long-term sustainability.

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