BNI UAE, the UAE chapter of the global business networking organization BNI, has announced that it expects to facilitate AED 1 billion worth of deals across the Emirates over the next 12 months. This ambitious projection underscores the strength of BNI’s expanding local network, which currently includes more than 1,500 members.

Bijay Rajnikant, BNI UAE’s National Director, shared insights into the network’s impressive growth, noting, “We are in the process of launching our operations in Abu Dhabi, while our presence in Dubai continues to grow steadily. From a business perspective, I wouldn’t be surprised if we hit AED 1 billion in deals over the coming year. Looking further ahead, we believe that reaching AED 10 billion in deals over the next five years is a very achievable goal. This remarkable growth reflects the power of our community when we come together and work collaboratively.”

Rajnikant emphasized that BNI UAE’s membership primarily consists of small and micro-business owners, many of whom run their companies solo or with small teams of five to ten employees. Others work as independent consultants. For these entrepreneurs, BNI provides a critical platform to showcase their services and products to a wider audience, primarily through networking events and a referral-based system. “Our members join BNI to exchange recommendations and referrals, which is a powerful driver for business growth,” Rajnikant explained.

Looking ahead, BNI UAE is gearing up to host the “BNI UAE Expo 2025” on May 9–10 at the Jafza One Convention Centre in Dubai. Touted as the largest business networking event ever organized in the UAE, the expo is expected to attract over 1,500 attendees and feature around 100 exhibitors.

Rajnikant also highlighted the UAE’s unique advantage as a culturally diverse hub, saying, “The UAE is home to people from across the Arab world and many other regions. At BNI, we reflect this diversity in our meetings and activities. Regardless of our cultural backgrounds or the languages we speak, we are united by one goal: to grow our businesses. We’ve adapted our programs to fit the multicultural nature of the local market, making BNI one of the most diverse business platforms in the region. Our membership represents over 200 nationalities across our various chapters.”

With ambitious plans and a vibrant, multicultural membership, BNI UAE is poised to play an even bigger role in shaping the UAE’s business landscape in the years to come.