Chamber News:

• Over 35,000 new companies became members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce during H1 2025. Source

• ICCD and CPCCAF signed an MoU. Source

• ICC statement urged action to secure UN plastics treaty. Source

• Launch of the Bulgarian-Armenian Chamber. Source

• JCI published its 6th magazine issue. Source

• Florida Chamber, Helios Education launched the Florida Talent Center Data Hub. Source

Opportunities

• Launch of Horizon Europe “Africa Initiative III” programme with a budget of €500 million. Apply

• GenAI for Africa is accepting proposals. Apply

Publications

• ICC recommendations for inclusive AI that deliver for business and society. Source

• Eurochambres’ Position on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act. Source

• ACCE published “Chamber Pulse Survey: Software Solutions“. Source

Events

• World Chambers Congress, September 2-4. Discover

• JCI World Congress, November 4-8. Discover

• Dubai Business Forum USA, November 12. Discover

Podcast of the week

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