Dubai invests $9.3 billion across 147 projects in India over 10 years
About 7,579 new Indian companies join the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first half of 2026, according to data released by Dubai Chambers, a non-profit public entity that supports Dubai’s vision as a global player by empowering businesses
Between 2016 and 2025, Dubai invested a total of $9.3 billion across 147 projects in India, resulting in the creation of 55,274 jobs, according to Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. As of June 2026, there were 85,841 Indian companies active members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, a 15% increase year-on-year, with 7,579 new Indian companies joining the trade body during the first half of 2026.
Mr. Lootah highlighted that Dubai's efforts to accelerate Agentic AI adoption are creating significant opportunities for Indian technology companies, innovators, and specialists, leading to the signing of two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading Indian business organizations and multinational companies. The MoU with NASSCOM aims to support market access for Indian companies seeking to establish and expand in Dubai, while the MoU with FKCCI strengthens trade, investment, and business collaboration between Dubai and Karnataka.
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