Dubai Chamber of Commerce Wraps Up Strategic Trade Mission in Phnom Penh.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, operating under the broader Dubai Chambers umbrella, has concluded a high-impact trade mission in Phnom Penh aimed at strengthening commercial ties and unlocking new partnership opportunities between Cambodian and Dubai-based companies. The mission featured a series of bilateral business meetings designed to encourage collaboration across multiple industries, showcasing the chamber’s commitment to advancing global business growth.
‘Doing Business with Cambodia’ Forum Strengthens Bilateral Engagement
A major highlight of the mission was the ‘Doing Business with Cambodia’ forum, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), with support from the UAE Embassy in Bangkok. The event brought together government leaders, private-sector executives, and representatives of local companies eager to explore new avenues for cooperation. The forum opened with remarks from H.E. Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce; Neak Oknha Kith Meng, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Chair of ASEAN Business Advisory Council–Cambodia; and Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, signaling the significance of Cambodia–UAE economic relations.
Leaders Emphasize the Importance of Expanding Regional Business Opportunities
Business representatives and senior officials at the forum discussed the promising prospects for partnership, particularly in light of Dubai’s growing non-oil trade with Cambodia, which reached US$394.5 million in 2024, marking a 3% year-on-year increase. Salem AlShamsi reaffirmed the chamber’s long-term vision, stating: “We are committed to enabling Dubai-based companies to build strong partnerships in priority markets and opening new paths for international expansion. These activities support the sustainable growth of Dubai’s business community and reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global business hub.” His remarks underscored Dubai’s strategic push to deepen its global footprint while supporting its private sector’s outward expansion.
Showcasing Dubai’s Competitive Advantages to Cambodian Businesses
During the forum, Dubai Chamber of Commerce delivered a presentation detailing the advantages of Dubai’s energetic business landscape. The session highlighted how the emirate serves as a vital gateway to fast-growing regional markets, while offering Cambodian companies access to competitive resources, world-class logistics, and a business-friendly regulatory environment. Meanwhile, the Council for the Development of Cambodia presented a comprehensive overview of Cambodia’s economic foundations, development strategies, and investment potential, emphasizing the country’s progress in attracting foreign investors.
Opportunities Identified Across High-Growth Sectors
The chamber identified several high-potential sectors that could drive trade expansion between Dubai and Cambodia. These include aluminium, iron and steel, furniture, beverages, mattresses and bedding, and aircraft and spacecraft parts. For Dubai-based investors eyeing Cambodia, promising sectors span travel and tourism, hospitality, textiles, transportation and warehousing, consumer goods, appliances, construction, and major infrastructure developments. These areas align with Cambodia’s steady economic diversification and growing investor confidence.
Dubai Delegation Features Diverse Private-Sector Leaders
The mission’s delegation included representatives from 16 Dubai-based companies operating across key industries such as building materials, engineering, FMCG trading, food and beverages, retail, healthcare, ready-made garments, textiles, beauty and cosmetics, and oil and gas. Their participation underscores Dubai’s multi-sector interest in Cambodia’s emerging market and highlights the growing momentum of bilateral commercial cooperation.
About Dubai Chambers: Empowering Global Business Ambitions
Dubai Chambers operates as a non-profit public entity dedicated to advancing Dubai’s global business presence by empowering companies, fostering innovation, and facilitating access to influential international networks. Following the restructuring announced in March 2021 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Chamber of Commerce now functions alongside Dubai International Chamber and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, each contributing to the emirate’s long-term economic vision.