Dubai Business Events Secures 249 Bids, Hosts 127,000 Delegates in H1 2025

Dubai Business Events (DBE) has accelerated growth in Dubai's business events sector, securing 249 event bids for 2025 through 2029 with a 64% conversion rate and an expected 35% increase in delegates, underpinning Dubai's strategic goal to double its economy by 2033 under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). Concurrently, Dubai Chambers announced that the fourth international Dubai Business Forum will be held in New York City on November 12, 2025, aiming to attract U.S. capital inflows and strategic investments by showcasing Dubai's robust economic fundamentals, advanced infrastructure, and pro-business environment. The forum is designed as a high-level platform for business leaders and policymakers from both the U.S. and Dubai to explore mutual economic priorities, discuss collaboration in strategic sectors, and promote Dubai as a launchpad for U.S. companies expanding into the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Dubai Chambers emphasizes that the event aligns with efforts to expand Dubai's global network and reinforce its status as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the forum's role in enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties and fostering strategic partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth. These initiatives collectively strengthen Dubai’s global business ecosystem and its positioning as a premier destination for international investment and business events.