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Pakistan ranked second with 4,281 new companies, while Egypt followed with 2,540 registrations.
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Bangladesh recorded a strong 37.5% YoY growth, contributing 1,541 companies.
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The UK secured fifth position with 1,385 newly registered businesses.
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has reported that Indian-owned businesses continued to dominate new company registrations during the first half of 2025. A total of 9,038 Indian firms joined the chamber between January and June, reflecting a 14.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. The results reinforce Dubai’s reputation as a global investment hub and its attractiveness to Indian entrepreneurs.
Pakistan retained its second-place position with 4,281 newly registered businesses, an 8.1% increase compared to H1 2024. Egypt followed in third with 2,540 companies, representing an 8.3% rise over the same period.
Bangladesh recorded the highest growth rate among the top nationalities, up 37.5% YoY, with 1,541 companies joining the chamber. The United Kingdom ranked fifth, contributing 1,385 new businesses and registering an 11.1% increase.
Syria secured sixth place with 945 companies, followed by China in seventh with 772 registrations, achieving 3.8% YoY growth. Jordan ranked eighth with 688 new companies (2.4% growth), while TĂĽrkiye placed ninth with 642 companies (3.9% growth). Canada rounded out the top 10 with 535 new members.
By industry, Wholesale and Retail Trade and Real Estate, Renting, and Business Services each accounted for 35% of all new registrations. The Construction sector followed with 17.3%, while Transport, Storage and Communications and Social and Personal Services sectors each contributed 7.6%.
