UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, DHL Express to launch Exporters’ Readiness

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade has partnered with DHL Express to implement the ‘Export Readiness’ initiative to support UAE exporters capitalise on global trade opportunities created by the country’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme and their expansion into international markets. It aims to help the development of new trade leaders and contribute to the UAE’s economic diversification objectives through the growth of non-oil foreign trade.

Launched under the UAE Global Trade Hub programme, Export Readiness is the third initiative of its kind and aims to train more than 10,000 companies across the UAE. His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said: “Our partnership with DHL Express UAE enables us to deploy its trade and logistics expertise to deliver specialized training programs tailored to the needs of our businesses.”

“They will help companies identify new markets, maximize the benefits of the UAE’s trade agreements and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), and expand their operations internationally,” he added.