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Landmark Dubai Business Forum set to expand investment horizons for US firms

The inaugural Dubai Business Forum-USA will convene in New York this November, offering US business leaders direct access to Dubai’s ambitious growth agenda and a rare opportunity to gain a foothold into one of the world’s fastest-growing economic corridors.

The energy of a deal-floor,
the focus of a boardroom

On 12 November 2025, beneath the skyline of New York, the Dubai Business Forum-USA (DBF-USA) will open its doors with a mission to turn the buzz around US-Dubai ties into concrete investment opportunities for American businesses.

Organized by Dubai Chambers, the forum comes at a pivotal moment in US-Dubai relations. Last year, the number of US businesses registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce - one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers - increased by a remarkable 29%. By the end of H1 2025, more than 3,560 US companies had joined the chamber’s ranks, underlining the American business community’s growing presence in Dubai.
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The surge reflects well on agreements like the UAE-US Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE), a $100 billion plan to deliver 100 gigawatts of clean power by 2035, alongside further cooperation on digital trade and advanced tech. With non-oil trade between Dubai and the US hitting $31.7 billion in 2024, the city is fast positioning itself as a natural launchpad for American companies seeking to expand into the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The DBF-USA is set to become a go-to fixture for US businesses and investors looking for opportunities and networking; roundtables and delegate matchmaking create moments for established CEOs and business leaders to meet and collaborate.

New York is the fourth international stop for Dubai Business Forum, following Beijing, London and Hamburg. Each edition has succeeded in creating tangible opportunities for businesses on the ground, and DBF-USA promises to do the same once again. With a real-world agenda to unlock new routes-to-market for US firms, and unmatched access to Dubai business leaders, delegates will leave with a clear understanding of where American firms fit into the next stage of Dubai’s growth story.

Building the economy
of tomorrow

At DBF-USA, the spotlight will be firmly on the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), a blueprint to double the city’s economy by 2033 and place it among the world’s top three destinations for business and talent. For US companies, this translates into sustained demand across priority sectors from clean energy and AI to fintech, logistics, and the creative industries. At the DBF-USA, Dubai Chambers will show American firms how they can provide dedicated support and help with access to these D33-driven opportunities.
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Dubai is continuing to strengthen its position as a global model for business empowerment and strategic partnerships that contribute to economic growth. By hosting the Dubai Business Forum–USA in New York, we aim to pave the way for new paths for collaboration that drive mutual growth and sustainable economic development.”
H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori
H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori
Chairman of Dubai Chambers
The proposition is backed by data. The UAE is the US’s largest export market in the Middle East, and with D33 creating enhanced investment openings, DBF–USA delegates are well positioned to capitalize on these expanded market opportunities.

Access to Dubai’s
decision-makers

DBF-USA gives American companies direct access to Dubai’s most influential economic leaders. Delegates will sit across the table from the policymakers who shape Dubai’s agenda and the executives who have already built a presence in the UAE, hearing first-hand how opportunities translate into partnerships.

That access is matched in attractiveness by the city’s business landscape. No personal income tax, a competitive 9% corporate tax framework, and 0% qualifying income for eligible free-zone entities remain major draws. With world-class connectivity through Jebel Ali Port and Dubai’s two international airports, the city already boasts one of the most advanced trade and logistics ecosystems globally.
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The expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest and five times the current size of Dubai International Airport, will enable it to welcome 260 million passengers annually. Coupled with rigorous financial oversight, these strengths firmly position Dubai as a hub that seamlessly connects capital and commerce across continents.

And global competitiveness supports these claims. The UAE is 7th in IMD’s World Competitiveness Ranking. Dubai has led the world in Greenfield FDI for multiple years running, and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) continues to record double-digit growth in firm registrations, drawing ever more impressive entities into its orbit.

DBF-USA is the inside track on market access, drawn from those who set the rules and those already operating at scale. Armed with the big picture, and the detail, delegates will leave with clarity on how to structure an entry into the Middle East, Africa and Asia. For US businesses planning expansion, or scaling what they’ve already built, DBF–USA is a rare opportunity to gain a foothold into one of the world’s fastest-growing economic corridors – don’t miss the opportunity to sign up today.

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