Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Free Zone has entered into a strategic collaboration with DHL Express, the leading international logistics provider, to build a robust ecosystem that enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow, scale, and compete globally.
Beyond offering preferential rates for DWTC Free Zone members, the core of the collaboration is DHL’s GoTrade programme, a global initiative aimed at supporting SMEs through capacity building and knowledge transfer.
The programme will provide structured training for export-ready businesses, equipping them with the tools and insights required to navigate cross-border trade and expand internationally, said a statement from DWTC) Free Zone.
The partnership is designed to deliver practical, high-impact support to SMEs operating within the DWTC Free Zone, with a focus on enhancing business capabilities, strengthening operational resilience, and unlocking access to international markets, it stated.
The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held at DHL Express UAE Dubai Office between Mahamoud Haj Hussein, Managing Director DHL Express UAE, and Abdalla Al Banna, VP of Free Zone Regulatory Operations at DWTC Free Zone.
"Dubai’s SME sector is a critical engine of economic growth and a key pillar of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33," remarked Al Banna.
"At DWTC Free Zone, we are focused on enabling businesses to scale beyond borders by providing access to the right infrastructure, networks, and expertise. Our partnership with DHL Express brings a tangible, high-impact resource to our ecosystem through the GoTrade programme, equipping companies with the practical capabilities required to navigate international trade and accelerate their global expansion," he stated.
This collaboration reflects DWTC Free Zone's ongoing commitment to fostering a competitive, future-ready business environment where enterprises can grow, innovate, and contribute to Dubai’s long-term economic ambitions.
DWTC Free Zone will facilitate access to DHL GoTrade for its Free Zone community - more than 2,500 companies from over 40 industries, operating across some of Dubai’s most prestigious commercial addresses in the city’s Central Business District.-TradeArabia News Service
