Article (6)
For the purpose of achieving their objectives, the Dubai Chambers will have the duties and
powers to:
1. devise the plans, policies, and strategies aimed at promoting the Emirate’s position in
the areas of commerce and industry at the regional and international levels; attract
investments and encourage companies to base their business in the Emirate; and create
a stimulating and attractive business environment, in coordination with the concerned
Government Entities;
2. devise the plans, policies, and strategies that contribute to the development of leading,
administrative, and technical cadres in the economic fields and business sector and
qualifying them to occupy current and future specialised posts; propose the legislation
required to implement these plans, policies, and strategies; and submit the relevant
recommendations and proposals to the Board of Directors to take the appropriate action
in this respect;
3. conclude, in coordination with the concerned government entities in the UAE,
agreements and memoranda of understanding with similar federations, chambers,
associations, and organisations to strengthen ties of cooperation and trade relations
with them;
4. provide the services required by the members of the Dubai Chambers to enable them
to conduct their business and activities, and to protect their rights; and solicit their
opinions and present the same to the concerned Government Entities in order to resolve
any problems, obstacles, challenges, or difficulties they face;
5. issue the permits required for the work teams and business councils formed in the
Emirate from amongst companies, business persons, and experts of the same
nationality, in preparation for granting them the required licences and legal personality
by the concerned Government Entities in accordance with the legislation in force in the
Emirate and the relevant requirements and procedures adopted by the Board of
Directors;
6. receive visiting trade delegations and missions, and send trade delegations abroad;
7. organise, hold, co-host, or participate in organising, local and international trade events,
exhibitions, conferences, symposia, and seminars, with a view to promoting the
economy and commercial establishments of the Emirate;
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8. review and analyse the economic conditions and assist decision makers in the Emirate
to foresee the future and to develop the means and tools required to develop the
economic sector therein; and submit the necessary proposals on updating the legislation
in force or proposing new legislation aimed at achieving sustainable economic
development, in coordination with the concerned Government Entities;
9. cooperate and coordinate with federal and local government entities, chambers of
commerce, federations, and business and trade organisations from all economic sectors,
with a view to promoting business activities and exploring ways to develop them and
resolve the relevant common commercial, technical, and administrative issues; and
exchange experience and consultation with these entities, chambers, federations, and
organisations;
10. release and publish magazines, periodic bulletins, and other commercial and specialised
publications; and prepare reports and studies in fields that are relevant to the functions
of the Dubai Chambers;
11. join the membership of the councils and committees formed by local and federal
government entities to consider and regulate all matters related to economic affairs;
12. form specialised committees and work teams to provide support and innovative
solutions to companies in the areas of marketing and capacity building;
13. strengthen the economic ties of the Emirate with other countries to attract investments
and encourage companies to base their business in the Emirate; and create an
environment that encourages and attracts investors and companies in coordination with
the concerned Government Entities;
14. conduct the economic studies and research, and prepare the economic reports, intended
to assess and enhance the performance of the economic sectors of the Emirate and
identify any problems or difficulties they face; and present the outcomes of the same
to the DET and to the concerned Government Entities, where required;
15. own, manage, invest, sell, and mortgage movable and immovable property; and
conclude all types of contracts and agreements;
16. establish wholly-owned companies or investment projects, or hold shares in existing
companies and investment projects, that are related to the achievement of its objectives
within or outside of the Emirate;
17. provide advice and consultation to the members of the Dubai Chambers on legal,
commercial, economic, or technical matters; provide them with available information;
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and guide them to follow the procedures and use the means that assist them in
protecting their rights and developing their business; and
18. exercise any other duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives of
the Dubai Chambers, as assigned to them by the Ruler or the Chairman of the Executive
Council.
Honorary Chairman
