In a significant move aimed at bolstering the competitiveness of local businesses on the global stage, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express, the international express shipping and logistics services provider.
Enhancing Global Market Access for Local Businesses
The MoU is designed to facilitate local companies’ access to international markets and expand their export activities. This partnership will enable businesses to leverage tailored logistics and commercial solutions that meet their specific needs while benefiting from preferential shipping rates. Additionally, DHL Express will provide advanced services that ease commercial operations for these enterprises.
Exclusive Benefits for Dubai Chamber Members
Under the terms of the agreement, DHL Express will offer members of the Dubai Chamber preferential shipping rates and customized business packages, especially tailored to the unique requirements of each business. The collaboration will also feature promotional offers to encourage companies to make the most of these partnership benefits. Services will include rapid international shipping, assistance with customs clearance, shipment tracking capabilities, and specialized consulting in cross-border trade. The MoU extends to the “DHL Go Trade” programme, which will be accessible to small and medium enterprises within the Dubai Chamber network through training programmes and events aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities.
Streamlining Trade and Customs Consultancy
This partnership also covers trade facilitation services and offers customs consultancy, which will aid in simplifying the movement of goods across borders. Khaled Al Ghauraan, the Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at the Dubai Chamber, emphasized the organisation’s dedication to enhancing the capabilities of the local private sector, allowing them to seize growth opportunities in global markets. He stated that efforts are underway to streamline companies’ access to international markets and partners while providing the essential tools and solutions required to navigate the complexities of cross-border trading efficiently, ultimately boosting the competitiveness of the local business community.
Aiming for Global Trade Leadership
Mohamed Haj Hassan, the General Manager of DHL Express in the UAE, highlighted that the capacity of Dubai-based companies to compete and thrive in international markets is fundamental to the emirate’s ambition of becoming a leading global trade hub. He explained that through collaboration with the Dubai Chamber, DHL Express will leverage its global network and logistics expertise, alongside the “Go Trade” programme, to empower local businesses and enhance their competitiveness, contributing to the objectives of Dubai’s Economic Agenda “D33.”