Move to unlock procurement and growth opportunities for Emirati SMEs
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Al Tadawi Healthcare Group to expand procurement access, commercial visibility and growth opportunities for Emirati-owned SMEs across Dubai.
The collaboration directly contributes to Dubai SME’s mandate to support national talent and drive entrepreneurship, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of the city’s economy by 2033 and strengthen Dubai’s position as a competitive and attractive hub for SMEs and local enterprises.
The partnership is designed to support Dubai SME members in establishing and scaling their operations more efficiently through tailored procurement opportunities, as well as access to preferential commercial and rental spaces across Al Tadawi Healthcare Group’s network of facilities. By connecting SMEs to stable, high‑quality demand within the healthcare sector, the partnership aims to enable long‑term business participation.
Priority for Emirati suppliers
Under the agreement, Dubai SME members will receive discounts on commercial space and location rates, including retail outlets and service areas dedicated to supporting patient and visitor needs. The agreement also grants priority to Emirati suppliers who are Dubai SME members in securing deals and contracts listed by Al Tadawi Healthcare Group within its supplier roster.
The procurement scope covers a broad range of needs, spanning healthcare-related requirements as well as general operational and corporate purchasing categories.
Cooperation and engagement
“Cooperation and engagement with the private sector are critically important for SMEs, making this sector a key partner in the success and progress achieved by the Emirati Supplier Programme,” affirmed Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, Acting CEO, Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME).
“We firmly believe that building effective public-private partnerships is a key pillar in enhancing the competitiveness of the healthcare sector and strengthening its readiness to meet community needs with the highest standards of quality and efficiency,” observed Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Al Tadawi Healthcare Group.
