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The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has detailed its membership statistics for the period ending in June, revealing growth across professional, commercial and industrial categories. Professional licenses accounted for the majority of new registrations while commercial activities followed closely in line with patterns observed in the first quarter when 5,235 professional and 4,903 commercial memberships were noted. This distribution according to chamber data reflects the diverse nature of businesses setting up operations in the emirate.
Figures from the first quarter of 2026 showed 1,626 new memberships as part of a total of 10,618 including renewals representing a 2 percent increase from the same period in 2025 the chamber reported. The full half-year total of new memberships builds on this foundation demonstrating consistent interest from the business community. Such trends align with Ajman’s efforts to streamline business setup procedures through digital platforms and supportive policies.
A report by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre placed UAE non-oil economic growth at 6.8 percent for 2025 contributing to a national GDP of about 1.9 trillion dirhams. Ajman’s performance forms an integral part of this expansion with its free zones experiencing a 216 percent increase in company registrations that year according to the Ajman Free Zones Authority. The chamber’s membership surge indicates that local businesses are capitalizing on the favorable conditions.
Industrial memberships within the chamber grew by 8 percent in 2025 with the number of factories reaching 1,688 the previous year the authority stated. This industrial uptick alongside overall membership reaching 43,486 for the full year highlights Ajman’s emergence as a manufacturing hub in the region. The chamber has attributed the gains to enhanced services and strategic partnerships that facilitate market access.
Rental contracts in the emirate totaled 73,472 with a value of 2.91 billion dirhams in the first half of 2026 according to the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department. This real estate activity supports the influx of new businesses by providing necessary infrastructure for operations and workforce housing. The combined indicators suggest a holistic growth pattern across economic sectors.
Nationally more than 1.4 million companies operate in the UAE after 250,000 new entities joined in 2025 the Minister of Economy announced. SMEs owned by UAE nationals have seen a 63 percent increase over five years per ministry figures. Ajman’s contributions through its chamber activities bolster the country’s position as a leading business destination in the Middle East.
