Dubai International Chamber board meets to discusses new plans to boost foreign trade


(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) Dubai, UAE: The Board of Directors of the newly formed Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers under the umbrella of the newly formed Dubai Chambers, held its first meeting earlier today at the Dubai Chamber headquarters where board members discussed priorities and new plans to boost Dubai's trade with global markets.

The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai International Chamber, in the presence of board members H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri; Stephen Moss; Gassan Al Kibsi; Mark Willis; Nader Haffar; Dr. Habib Mulla; Nabil Habayeb; Sanjiv Kakkar; Elissar Farah Antonios; Julia Onslow-Cole; Rani R. Raad;  Rola Abu Minh; May Nasrallah Merville; Shukri Eid; and Ahmed Alkhallafi. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, of Dubai Chamber.

The board discussed ways to leverage the Chamber's international network to tap into the 30 priority markets, which have been identified as high potential markets that can accelerate the growth of Dubai's foreign trade. Member companies of Dubai International Chamber will work towards achieving target of boosting Dubai's foreign trade to AED 2 trillion within the next five years, consolidating Dubai's position as global trade hub

HE Sultan bin Sulayem, stated that trade is the cornerstone of Dubai's economy and essential for its diversification and stated that the new board will focus its efforts on implementing as new strategy announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to boost Dubai's foreign trade to AED 2 trillion within the next five years and cement the emirate's position as global trade hub.

 “Through integrated plans, the chamber will target new international markets and support the expansion of national companies abroad. The chamber will also support and integrate global investors, entrepreneurs and talent into Dubai's flourishing business community within a comprehensive framework that ensures providing an agile pro-business environment,” said HE Bin Sulayem.

“I am confident that the Dubai International Chamber will not only achieve its new targets but take Dubai's trade ties with promising markets to the next level. The Chamber is already in strong position to achieve its objectives as it can leverage Dubai Chambers' resources and vast network of international representative offices across Africa, Eurasia and Latin America,” he added.

Dubai International Chamber was established to strengthen partnerships with global corporations, investors and entrepreneurs and boost Dubai's status as a major trade hub. Adopting a more specialised approach to driving Dubai's foreign trade, the chamber will promote the opportunities that the emirate offers in facilitating trade flows.

The Chamber was established under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as part of a recent government restructuring that aims to drive a comprehensive economic development in Dubai.

About Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry:

Established in 1965, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a non-profit public entity, whose mission is to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai by creating a favourable business environment, supporting the development of business, and by promoting Dubai as an international business hub.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides an integrated system of smart and electronic services that cover all the requirements of the business community, enabling businesses to complete all their transactions remotely easily, easily and according to the highest international standards. The Chamber is one of the pioneer provider of smart services, with smart transformation of 98% of its core services, which can be accessed using the smart application of the Chamber or by visiting the website.

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