Dubai Trade, a DP World company, has signed an agreement with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to provide local businesses easier access to the Chamber’s trade services.
The company said in a statement that this includes certificates of origin, attestation, and other membership services, which will be accessible on the Dubai Trade Portal, a single-window platform for international trade.
Mr. Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World UAE & Jafza stated that, “As a leading trade enabler, we believe in providing integrated trade solutions that enable our customers to look beyond the horizon.”
“Through our partnership with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, we aim to further enhance our customers’ experience, helping them leverage through key services and providing a wider range of solutions. In addition to that, we are confident that our collaboration with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce will open doors for our users to deal with global corporations and investors, uplifting their businesses to greater standards by capitalizing on international trading opportunities,” Mr. Damithan noted.
Hamad Buamim President & CEO Dubai Chamber
“Our aim has always been to cement Dubai’s position as a leading global business hub and facilitate Dubai’s trade and investment flows with other markets around the world. Through our collaboration with Dubai Trade, we believe that our aim of enhancing the Emirate’s competitiveness in key sectors such as trade and logistics will be much more achievable, as we will be able to integrate various services on a common platform and ensure faster and easier business operations. Moreover, this strategic partnership with Dubai Trade falls in line with our digital transformation efforts and Dubai’s Paperless Strategy, as the platform will further encourage us to adopt a paperless approach to trading operations and payments.”
Dubai Trade is Dubai’s premier trade facilitation entity. The company offers 24×7 access to over 700 digital trade and logistics e-services, allowing its customers a seamless trading experience. These include Customs eClearance, ePermits, Port eClearance, ePayments, company licensing, and Free Zone administrative services.
Mr. Hussain Al Blooshi, COO, Dubai Trade commented that, “Dubai Trade has played a pivotal role in increasing the competency of the industry by leveraging the robust trade and logistics capabilities through its Single Window. We work closely with our clients to develop a thorough understanding of their requirements and collaborate with key players in the trade sector, which has established us as a single window for cross-border trading in Dubai.
“Dubai Chamber of Commerce services are a significant addition to our customers to facilitate trade and further enhance ease of doing business, and we believe that this partnership will surely add value to our platform’s users, enabling seamless access to international markets,” Mr. Al Blooshi added.
The latest collaboration between the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Dubai Trade intends to boost Dubai’s position as a leading global trade hub by streamlining the trade process and offering faster operations for more than 180,000 customers, as per the statement.
