The Abu Dhabi Chamber organized a roundtable for family businesses, in cooperation with the International Understanding Business Council, to highlight the economic transformations in the emirate, investment opportunities, and to enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a global business and investment hub.

The session brought together a select group of family businesses from the United States and Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi economic delegation’s visit to the US from September 29 to October 1, aiming to strengthen relations and partnerships with major global economic powers and consolidate Abu Dhabi’s position as an attractive center for talent, business, and investment.

Participants included His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Shams Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, and Her Excellency Marwa Al Mansouri, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, alongside representatives of ten leading Emirati companies.

Ahmed Al Zaabi stated that family businesses form a vital pillar of the economy, playing a crucial role in providing job opportunities, supporting economic development, and diversification. Developing their international partnerships contributes to their expansion, innovation, and sustainable growth across generations.

He added that the United States is one of the largest partners in trade exchange and joint investments with the UAE, and these dialogues serve as an effective platform to deepen cooperation and open more opportunities in sectors aligned with the country’s priorities, including advanced technology, new energy, financial services, agricultural technologies, logistics, and industry.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber delegation showcased the emirate’s key economic strengths, including a competitive investment environment, advanced infrastructure, and legislative frameworks that enable international companies to expand and operate efficiently in regional and global markets. The delegation discussed with their American counterparts prospects for cooperation in joint projects that contribute to mutual benefit and enhance investment flows.

Alongside the roundtable, Al Saigh Group signed an agreement with the American electric vehicle company Triton to establish an advanced manufacturing center for electric trucks in Abu Dhabi, expected to serve as a regional base to meet the needs of the GCC and African markets, and a new pillar to consolidate Abu Dhabi’s position as a global industrial hub in future industries.

The agreement, signed during the delegation’s visit, represents a qualitative step to strengthen the presence of national and family businesses in strategic high-value sectors and expand cooperation with international partners, aligning with global shifts towards sustainable transport solutions and supporting sustainable economic development.

This agreement reflects the strategic role of the Abu Dhabi Chamber as a leading platform to empower the private sector and enhance its global presence, having played a key role in supporting the agreement by building effective communication channels between the local business community and their international counterparts, and providing platforms for dialogue and cooperation that established trust bridges and innovative partnerships.