Dubai World Trade Free Zone is passionately committed to supporting the expansion of small businesses, having announced a strategic partnership with DHL Express, a leader in international logistics services. This step reflects the free zone’s commitment to enhancing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and empowering them to compete globally. With a focus on providing a strategic environment that supports development and growth, Dubai World Trade Free Zone offers local businesses new opportunities to expand.
Strategic Partnership to Enhance Growth
In a recent official statement, the goals of the Dubai World Trade Free Zone through this partnership were revealed. The primary objective is to provide effective support to small and medium-sized enterprises operating within the free zone, with an emphasis on enhancing the operational resilience of these businesses. These initiatives aim to facilitate access for companies to global markets.
The “GoTrade” Program and Its Support for Small Businesses
The partnership with DHL Express includes leveraging the “GoTrade” program, a global initiative specifically designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises. This program offers structured training that enables businesses to improve their skills and readiness for export, making it easier for them to engage in cross-border trade. Thanks to this collaboration, companies will gain the necessary tools to achieve sustainable growth on an international scale.
Benefits of Accessing Global Opportunities
With the signing of the agreement, Abdullah Al-Banna, Vice President of Regulatory Operations for the free zone, expressed the importance of the role that small and medium-sized enterprises play in enhancing the local economy. He explained that Dubai World Trade Free Zone is diligently working to provide companies with the resources and infrastructure needed for success. Through the “GoTrade” program, over 2,500 companies from various sectors will benefit from free training provided by global experts.
Challenges Facing Small Businesses
Despite the facilities provided by Dubai World Trade Free Zone in partnership with DHL Express, many small and medium-sized enterprises still face obstacles when entering global markets. According to Mahmoud Haj Hussein, General Manager of DHL Express UAE, the company’s extensive network helps reduce the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Through the “GoTrade” program, DHL aims to equip these businesses with the essential knowledge to facilitate shipping, customs, and e-commerce operations.
Dubai World Trade Free Zone is focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and expand, with an emphasis on initial support and training. These joint efforts represent a significant shift in enhancing the business environment in Dubai and increasing business opportunities.