H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We remain committed to strengthening economic ties between Dubai and Ethiopia and creating new channels for cooperation that unlock partnership opportunities for private sector companies in both markets.”
· Ethiopia’s non-oil trade with Dubai increased to AED 22.3 billion in 2025, recording significant year-on-year growth of 236.6%.
· 1,676 Ethiopian companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q1 2026.
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded a trade mission to Ethiopia with a series of bilateral business meetings in Addis Ababa between companies from Dubai and Ethiopia. The meetings created a platform to explore opportunities for cooperation and develop new partnerships across a range of priority sectors.
As part of the mission, the chamber hosted the ‘Dubai–Ethiopia Business Connect’ forum in cooperation with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations; the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations; and the Ethiopian Investment Commission.
The forum featured the participation of H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, H.E. Amha Hailegiorgis, Deputy Director General for Middle East, Asia, and Pacific Affairs of Ethiopia; H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the UAE; Dr. Aynalem Abayneh, Vice President, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations; Eng. Abebe Gurmesa, Vice President, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, and Rashed Abdulla Alshehhi, Head of Economic, Political and Media Section, UAE Embassy to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers giving his welcome speech to the ‘Dubai–Ethiopia Business Connect’ attendees
The trade mission featured representatives from 21 Dubai-based companies operating across diverse sectors including the automotive industry; building materials and construction; electronics; engineering; fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG); food and beverages; interior design; mining and metals; oil and gas; pharmaceuticals and biotechnology; printing and packaging; and textiles and ready-made garments.
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Established in 1965, Dubai Chamber of Commerce continues to represent, support, and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai, create a stimulating business environment, and promote the emirate as a global business hub. The chamber is one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, which was restructured under a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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