DMCC aims to expand trade and investment flows between the UAE and the US

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC. WAM

DMCC – the world’s largest free zone and government-owned trade and business authority for Dubai – concluded its second Made for Trade Live tour of the United States this year, visiting San Francisco, California, and Denver, Colorado. The event aims to expand trade and investment between the United Arab Emirates and the United States in key economic sectors.

In an effort to maintain the UAE’s status as the home of the largest U.S. foreign direct investment in the Middle East, DMCC informed U.S. executives about Dubai’s unique business-friendly environment, world-class infrastructure and the many opportunities for U.S. businesses in Dubai.

Nearly 700 American companies are headquartered in DMCC, meaning that more than 45% of the estimated 1,500 American businesses in the UAE operate in the area.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, said: “Dubai has long been the preferred hub for American companies in the region. The record levels of trade and investment we saw last year are testament to this, as well as the continued attractiveness of Dubai to American companies in terms of our market size, infrastructure, trade connectivity and ease of doing business.

“With nearly 700 American companies in our district, we represent almost half of the American business presence in the UAE – a position we will look to consolidate in the future as we expand our business ecosystems and leverage the enormous potential of sectors such as technology, AI, energy and others.”

DMCC Made for Trade Live shows are influential in presenting Dubai as a major business destination. Through the series, DMCC highlights Dubai’s unique value proposition and attracts significant foreign investment to the emirate.

It is worth noting that DMCC accounts for 15% of the annual inflow of foreign direct investment into Dubai and is currently home to over 24,000 companies from around the world.

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