DUBAI – DMCC, the world’s leading free zone and Dubai Government’s merchandise trade and enterprise control body, has concluded its second US Made for Trade Live roadshow this year, visiting San Francisco, California and Denver, Colorado, in a bid to grow UAE-US trade and investment across key economic sectors.
Aiming to maintain the UAE’s position as home to the largest amount of US foreign direct investment in the Middle East, DMCC briefed US executives on Dubai’s unique business-friendly environment, world-class infrastructure and the numerous opportunities for US companies in Dubai.
Approximately 700 US companies are based in DMCC, and more than 45% of the estimated 1,500 US companies based in the UAE are based in the district.
Ahmed bin Sulayem, DMCC Chairman of the Board and CEO, said: “Dubai has long been the base of choice for US companies in the region. Last year’s record levels of trade and investment are a testament to this and demonstrate Dubai’s continued attractiveness to US companies in terms of market size, infrastructure, trade links and ease of doing business.”
“We are home to approximately 700 American companies in the region, accounting for nearly half of the U.S. companies in the UAE. We look forward to building on this position as we expand our business ecosystem and capitalize on the huge potential in sectors such as technology, AI and energy.”
DMCC’s Made for Trade Live roadshows have been highly influential in showcasing Dubai as a leading business destination. Through the series, DMCC highlights Dubai’s unique value proposition and attracts large-scale FDI into the emirate.
Notably, DMCC accounts for 15% of Dubai’s annual FDI inflows and is currently home to over 24,000 companies from around the world.