Dubai Chamber leads 19-Company Trade Mission to Ghana as non-oil trade hits AED39.6bn
Dubai Chamber of Commerce led a trade mission to Accra. The meetings formed part of a trade mission led by the chamber under its "New Horizons" initiative, which seeks to support the expansion of Dubai-based companies into promising global markets.
The delegation included representatives from 19 Dubai-based companies operating across a wide range of sectors. Non-oil trade between Dubai and Ghana reached AED 39.6 billion in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 60.1 per cent. 225 Ghanaian companies were registered as active members of the chamber by the end of the first quarter of 2026, with 16 new Ghanaian companies joining during the quarter. Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said the mission was designed to strengthen business cooperation and open new commercial channels between both markets.
As part of the mission, Dubai Chamber of Commerce organised the "Dubai-Ghana Business Connect" forum in Accra with support from the UAE Embassy in Ghana, the Consulate General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Stéphane Miezan, and Simon Madjie.
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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce led a trade mission to Ghana amidst growing economic ties. This initiative hints at a strategic realignment, but the full implications for both economies remain to be seen.
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