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Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'

Dubai Traders

Accelerate your growth and become a key player in the digital economy with an exclusive initiative for SMEs in the city.

Accelerate your growth and become a key player in the digital economy with an exclusive initiative for SMEs in the city.

Overview

Introduction

Dubai Traders is an initiative announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), for local SMEs.

It aims to empower Dubai-based SMEs, both Emirati and non-Emirati, to adopt new digital tools and channels so they can scale operations and build a wider customer reach.

Led by DET, the initiative relies on close private sector partnerships with leading B2C, B2B and specialised digital solutions providers to offer incentives and support mechanisms for SMEs to engage with online customers.

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Highlights

In its initial phase, Dubai Traders will focus on the e-commerce vertical to allow SMEs to thrive in the digital marketplace.

The partnerships will offer:

  • Onboarding incentive packages to encourage first-time and experienced sellers to get online
  • Enhanced visibility on e-commerce platforms

Emirati sellers can avail of additional benefits. Currently, the programme is hosted by Amazon and noon.

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Eligibility

Any seller with a Dubai-based trade licence is eligible to sign up for Dubai Traders, subject to onboarding policies of the individual e-commerce platforms.

The initiative is ideal for:

  • Starter sellers
  • Those who only leverage social media for online sales
  • Brick-and-mortar/mid-tier SMEs with business know-how but no digital presence
  • Expert sellers who require scale-up assistance and have export potential
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D33 relevance

SMEs are the backbone of Dubai's economy and critical enablers of accelerated economic growth.

By investing in the success of local businesses, the Dubai Traders initiative will directly contribute to achieving D33's strategic goals – namely, empowering the community, fostering innovation, strengthening the digital economy and increasing the contribution of SMEs.

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What sellers can expect

Here's how you will benefit from the initiative

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