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Recognition for SME exporters
UAE
Recognition for SME exporters
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op exporting members between January and May 2013 were honoured by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in an exclusive SME Exporter of the Month ceremony recently. The SME Exporter of the Month initiative was launched in 2009 by Dubai Chamber under the title ‘SME Exporter of the Quarter.’ However, due to its popularity and success, the initiative was changed in 2010 to become a monthly occasion.
New branch in pipeline for DED The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai announced the closure of its Bani Yas branch and urged customers to use the SmartPhone app – available for free upload via Apple Store (dubaided) for their transactions. Alternatively, customers can access
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Dubai Chamber launched the SME Exporter of the Month initiative in 2009, under the name SME Exporter of the Quarter. The initiative was changed in 2010 to become a monthly event due to its popularity and success. His Excellency Hamad Buamim, Director General, Dubai Chamber, congratulated the companies and presented their representatives with a certificate of recognition and an SME Exporter of the Month trophy. The recognised companies are: ME Global International for obtaining the highest export value in January; Royal Golden General Trading for achieving the highest number of markets exported to in February; DIA 33, a recent startup which reached the highest export value in March; Schneider Electric for applying for the highest number of certificates of origin
eServices on DED’s website dubaided.gov.ae, or visit the other DED branches to complete their transactions. Customers have easier access to services with over 95 per cent of the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) services of DED now being available online. DED also revealed plans to expand its customer service network with new branches, including one to be opened soon in Bur Dubai. Customers can
in April; and Ashour Trading FZCO for being the company with the highest export growth rate in May. Expressing the importance of the SME Exporter of the month initiative, HE Buamim said: “Since the inception of our SME Exporter of the Month initiative Dubai Chamber has awarded more than 40 companies. These have been high performing enterprises, which are leading by example and helping to drive growth in Dubai’s trade sector.” He continued, “Trade is a pillar of Dubai’s economy and our SME members play an essential role in its growth and development through their exports and re-exports. Our SME Exporter of the Month initiative encourages our members to improve their performance, which in turn helps to accelerate the emirate’s economic growth.” Top officials of the recipient companies expressed their gratitude and thanked Dubai Chamber for the support provided to them. The recognition that they receive through the platform encourages positive and healthy competition and helps to increase the overall competitiveness of Dubai businesses. Previously recognised companies include: Mercury General Trading Co. LLC (September 2012); Marina Gulf Trading Co. LLC (October 2012); Gerab National Enterprises (November 2012); Alacrity FZCO (December 2012).
continue to visit the main branch in Business Village (Deira) and the branch offices in Al Twar, Dubai Mall and Tecom (for Tecomrelated transactions only) after booking an online appointment. “The Department of Economic Development is streamlining its services and facilitating transactions across diverse channels including SmartPhone app, eServices, branch offices, customer service centres
and legal offices. Such measures are part of DED’s role in enhancing the ease and efficiency of doing business in Dubai,” said Abdullah Al Ka’abi, Director of Customer Relations at DED. Al Ka’abi added that DED will open a new branch in Bur Dubai soon and will explore more service options in line with its strategy to improve service quality and offer more windows to customers.