Dubai:Dubai Chambers has entered into a strategic partnership with DHL Express through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting the expansion of local companies into global markets. This collaboration seeks to enhance the international competitiveness of these businesses.
According to Wam, the MoU focuses on improving access to global markets for local companies by providing them with tailored logistics and commercial solutions. These include preferential shipping rates and services designed to facilitate their business operations and export activities.
DHL Express will offer members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce preferential shipping rates and customised commercial packages suited to their business needs. Additionally, the partnership will deliver international express shipping solutions, customs clearance support, shipment tracking capabilities, and cross-border trade advisory services. The cooperation extends to DHL's GoTrade Programme, which will be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Dubai Chambers' membership network through training and capability-building activities.
Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at Dubai Chambers, emphasized the commitment to enhancing the capabilities of the local private sector to leverage growth opportunities in global markets. He highlighted the importance of facilitating companies' access to international markets and partners by providing the necessary tools and solutions for efficient cross-border trade.
Mahmoud Haj Hussein, Managing Director of DHL Express UAE, remarked on Dubai's ambition to be a leading global trade hub, which relies on the capability of its businesses to compete internationally. He noted that the partnership with Dubai Chambers combines DHL's global reach, logistics expertise, and GoTrade programme to empower local businesses, enhance their competitiveness, and contribute to Dubai's D33 Economic Agenda.