Built on a founding vision. Still building.
1969. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan set out to build not just a nation, but an economy fit to sustain it. An economy built on self-determination, private sector vitality, and a prosperity built to endure across generations. The Abu Dhabi Chamber was part of that plan from the beginning. Five decades on, it still is.
Established to serve. Built to grow.
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in 1969 by Emiri decree of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan — with a formal mandate to represent and advance the interests of the private sector in Abu Dhabi.
- Across all sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy
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- Established by Emiri decree in 1969
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- Spanning education, excellence, youth & franchise
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- Active councils across 5 regions
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Five decades of progress
1960s
- 1969
Foundation
Established by Emiri decree of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as Abu Dhabi’s official chamber of commerce.
- 1969
1990s
- 1999
SKEA Launched
Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award established as the UAE’s leading business excellence recognition programme.
- 1999
2000s
- 2001
ADBWC Founded
Abu Dhabi Business Women Council established to champion women’s economic participation.
- 2001
2010s
- 2014
EFA Launched
Emirates Franchise Association established as the UAE’s official franchise sector body.
- 2019
50th Anniversary & Digital Transformation
Abu Dhabi Chamber marked its 50th year with a major digital transformation programme — modernising member services and accelerating the journey toward a fully digital chamber experience.
- 2014
2020s
- 2024
arbitrateAD Founded
Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre established as an independent dispute resolution institution.
ADFBC Launched
Abu Dhabi Family Business Council established to support family enterprise governance and succession.
- 2024
Built over decades. Built for the future.
Our legacy of more than five decades is not a resting place — it is the foundation from which we accelerate. From policy advocacy to global connectivity, Abu Dhabi Chamber continues to evolve as Abu Dhabi’s private sector grows more ambitious.
