UAE business numbers rise 235 per cent as investor turnout falls amid major regulatory changes
The UAE has strengthened its position as one of the most attractive places in the world to invest, with the exchange of economic reforms, renewed legislation and an open, secure environmental environment that drives the operation of new companies and investor confidence around the world.
Official data shows the number of businesses operating in the UAE has increased by 235 percent over the past five years, reaching more than H1 2025, from less than 2000 locations – from 1200,000 to 1000,000 from commercial companies.
The UAE’s top management and business means system based on tolerance, a stimulating economic environment and a strong regulatory framework continue to attract global talent, entrepreneurs and international investors.
Business opportunities in the UAE
The UAE’s open economic system – focused on the values of analysis, openness and equal opportunity – has positioned the country as the destination of choice for many people and global companies seeking stability, transparency and long-term opportunity.
More than 80 percent of the country’s economic legislation has been renewed in the last three years, supporting the change in knowledge, innovation and the improved economy of LETECTECTECTH-LED. These changes have brought what officials describe as “fair distances” in business development and market confidence.
Intellectual property activity also shows global interest in the UAE, as the authorities have registered the domestic trademark and trademarks for September in late September 2025.
Private chief of praise
Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said that the UAE provides an integrated environment that allows companies to expand and explore emerging technologies such as AI in collaboration with the government.
He highlighted the UAE’s cooperative approach to writing economic laws and pointed to the “great exhibition of the North,” a major exhibition for the first time, as a platform that allows businesses to explore the local market.
Yusuff Ali Ma, chairman of Lulu Retail and Chairman of the Lulu Group, described the UAE as a global example of tolerance and mutual respect. He noted that more than 200 ethnic groups live in harmony throughout the country – he called their diversity the main strength, which was demonstrated by the workers of the Lulu Group and continued with 47 nationalities.
Dr Brian Shegar, chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor of the UAE-Singapore Business Council, said that Singaporean companies continue to choose the UAE as their legal base because of its common regulatory standards and common regulatory standards. About 700 Singaporean companies now use the UAE as their regional headquarters.
Perspective in Economics
He praised the UAE economic vision of the UAE economy, which has positioned the country as a strategic Partner of Singapore and a major commercial bridge between Asia and the Middle East.
Sam Armani, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Mimik Technology, said the company was carried by Abu Dhabi as its new digital infrastructure, flexible policy environment and strong government support for highly focused firms.
He said the location makes the country ready for the creation of solutions in all private sector, smart projects and industrial sectors including oil, gas and Port operations.
