Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Empowers Small Enterprises Through Direct Engagement Initiative

Strategic Insights -

As part of its efforts to foster a more responsive business environment in Al Ain, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched an initiative aimed at understanding the needs of small enterprises in the retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors. The initiative involves direct field visits to businesses across the region, providing a platform for the Chamber to gain first-hand insights and shape more practical trade policies. The first phase of the initiative received positive feedback from business owners, who welcomed the Chamber's effort to understand and address their real-world needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched an initiative to engage with small enterprises in Al Ain's retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors, aiming to foster a more responsive business environment.
  • The initiative involves direct field visits to businesses across the region, providing a platform for the Chamber to gain first-hand insights and shape more practical trade policies.
  • The first phase of the initiative covered a range of local enterprises, including prominent retailers, hotels, and cafes, and identified nine key opportunities to enhance the local business environment.
  • Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the importance of direct engagement with business owners, stating that it is a powerful way to gain first-hand insights and shape more practical, inclusive, and responsive trade policies.
  • The initiative aims to contribute to building a resilient and inclusive business environment, empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their ambitions for growth and competitiveness.

Statistics:

  • The initiative covered a range of local enterprises in Al Ain's retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors.
  • The tour included visits to 9 key enterprises, such as Hili Mall, Ayla Grand Hotel, Bawadi Mall, and Al Ain Mall.
  • Over 100 retail outlets are housed at Hili Mall.
  • Bawadi Mall housing around 270 retail outlets offering a wide range of activities.
  • A total of 6 cafes were visited, including Deep Cafe, SILO Bakery and Coffee, POFA Cafe, and Al Narjes Productive Families.
  • The initiative aims to contribute to building a resilient and inclusive business environment.

Sources:

  • Wam (15 Jul 2025) - As part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry's efforts to deepen engagement with entrepreneurs' small enterprises, identify their needs, and shape more responsive trade policies that support their growth...
  • Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry official statement (no date provided)