The accelerator will provide Dubai-based business owners and sellers with advanced digital tools, and strategic growth opportunities
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has forged a strategic collaboration with Amazon UAE, to launch the ‘DET x Amazon Accelerator’.
The programme is designed to bolster the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Dubai and enhance their competitiveness on the international stage. By equipping SMEs with advanced digital tools, resources, and mentorship, the program aims to fast-track their digital journeys and expand their reach globally.
Strategic partnerships
Dubai Traders will solidify Dubai’s position as a premier hub for entrepreneurship and SME growth by harnessing strategic partnerships with leading private sector companies and specialised digital solutions providers, to help SMEs build a strong online presence, digitise supply chain processes, expand across online retail, and have unprecedented access to international customers.
In the presence of Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, and Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President, Amazon Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, the agreement was signed by Hadi Badri, CEO, Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), and Jasmin Frick, Director, Seller Success, Amazon MENA.
Global Reach: Access to Amazon’s global reach, allowing sellers to tap into new geographies and scale their operations beyond the UAE.
Digital Upskilling: Tailored workshops by Amazon UAE to equip SMEs with the knowledge to effectively utilise the company’s proprietary tools and strategies, enabling them to seamlessly establish a presence on Amazon.ae and achieve rapid success
“By offering a tailored comprehensive suite of tools and support, the Dubai Traders programme aims to accelerate the growth of Dubai-based businesses and extend their reach globally, further solidifying Dubai’s position as a leading hub for innovation and economic growth,” remarked Hadi Badri.
“This reiterates our commitment to Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and advances our ambition to host products from 100,000 businesses, including local SMEs on Amazon.ae by 2026,” commented Mouchawar.
