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UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade and DHL Express Partner to Boost Exporters

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DHL Express in Dubai to launch an Export Readiness program. The initiative aims to train more than 10,000 local enterprises on international customs procedures and logistics. It also focuses on helping UAE firms leverage benefits from recent bilateral partnership agreements.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Ministry of Foreign Trade
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 12, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Memorandum of Understanding
Official source
www.wam.ae
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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DHL Express in Dubai on November 12, 2026, aimed at expanding the cross-border capabilities of local businesses.

The partnership implements the 'Export Readiness' program under the UAE Global Trade Hub umbrella. The initiative seeks to provide training to more than 10,000 UAE-based enterprises.

Under the terms of the agreement, DHL's GoTrade program will integrate with the ministry's Ready2Trade platform. This cooperation will educate small and medium-sized enterprises on international customs procedures and trade logistics.

According to the Emirates News Agency, the framework is designed to help UAE companies systematically capitalize on tariff and trade benefits secured through recent bilateral partnership agreements.

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