The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, one of the pioneering chambers in the GCC, has its headquarters in an eye-catching building overlooking the Dubai Creek. The chamber has the reputation of a first-class organization that makes a major contribution to facilitating commerce in the city. As well as being a focal point for local business, the chamber is an essential point of contact for foreign companies wishing to trade with Dubai. Its activities include arranging visits for business delegations from around the world, as well as trade missions from nearby Gulf States. Through the years the chamber has been responsible for putting many overseas exporters in touch with import houses in Dubai and promoting growth in re-exports. The chamber has close links with associated organizations involved with trade promotion in countries worldwide.