Dubai Global office in Luanda opens to boost Dubai–Angola trade and investment
Dubai Global office in Luanda will strengthen trade ties and support market-entry for companies, building on record non-oil trade and growing business links between Dubai and Angola.
Dubai Chambers’ Dubai Global office officially opened in Luanda this week, marking the organisation’s eighth representative outpost in Africa and a strategic step to deepen trade and investment links between Dubai and Angola. The new Dubai Global office in Luanda will serve as a hub for market intelligence, partnership building and business facilitation for both Angolan and Dubai-based companies.
Opening attended by UAE envoy and business leaders
The inauguration took place in Luanda with the UAE ambassador to Angola, Salem Ali Al Shamsi, joining senior officials and Angolan business figures at the launch event. Dubai Chambers said the ceremony underlined the growing commercial relationship and the mutual interest in expanding two-way economic activity.
Officials described the opening as a tangible signal of Dubai’s intent to make it easier for companies to trade, invest and partner across the two markets. The representative office will act as Dubai’s commercial anchor on the ground in Angola’s capital.
Trade between Dubai and Angola shows sharp increase
Recent trade data cited by Dubai Chambers shows non-oil trade between Dubai and Angola reached 11.6 billion UAE dirhams in 2025, an increase of 47.5 percent compared with 2024. The surge reflects stronger demand, diversified shipments and deeper commercial engagement across sectors.
Dubai Chambers also noted that 87 Angolan companies were registered members of its business network by the end of March 2026. That membership growth is being presented as both a result and a driver of closer commercial ties between the emirate and the southern African nation.
Mandate of the Luanda representative office
The Luanda office will promote Dubai’s competitiveness as a global business destination while providing Angolan firms with practical information to enter and operate in the emirate. It will deliver market intelligence, regulatory guidance and introductions to relevant stakeholders in Dubai.
On the other side, the office will create pathways for Dubai-based exporters, investors and service providers to access opportunities in Angola by identifying high-potential sectors and connecting them with trusted local partners. The aim is to lower entry barriers and shorten timelines for successful market entry.
Services to support market entry and partnerships
Practical services planned include bespoke market reports, matchmaking with Angolan firms and introductions to public- and private-sector decision makers. The office will prioritise sectors where demand is rising in Angola and where Dubai companies have competitive advantages.
Officials indicated the representative will also facilitate trade missions, investor delegations and virtual fora to accelerate deal-making. Such activities are designed to convert commercial interest into tangible contracts and long-term partnerships.
Leadership message on strategic cooperation
Salem Al Shamsi, Vice President for International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said the Luanda office “reflects our commitment to develop new channels of cooperation between Dubai and Angola.” He emphasised the office’s role in exploring new trade and investment routes and enhancing bilateral commercial flows.
The leadership framed the move as part of a broader strategy to position Dubai as a gateway for companies seeking to expand across promising African markets. They stressed the importance of on-the-ground representation for nurturing trust and facilitating complex transactions.
Dubai Global initiative and regional expansion plans
The Luanda opening is part of the Dubai Global initiative, which aims to establish 50 representative offices worldwide by 2030 and support Dubai companies’ expansion into 30 priority markets. Dubai Chambers has been rolling out offices in Africa to give Emirati firms direct access to market intelligence and partners.
By positioning a local presence in Luanda, Dubai Chambers intends to capitalise on the momentum in Dubai–Angola trade while offering Angolan businesses a clearer route to set up operations in Dubai. The programme is presented as a medium-term investment in trade infrastructure and bilateral economic diplomacy.
The new representative office in Luanda is expected to accelerate business matchmaking, increase investment flows and make it simpler for companies from both markets to pursue joint ventures and export opportunities.