Dubai Exports brings buyers for talks with local exporters
dubai — Dubai Exports has brought together buyers from six key international markets along with local manufacturers as well as exporters in an ‘Elite Buyers Programme’ in Dubai recently.
The largest trade-related B2B meetings series held to date in Dubai, the programme was part of the Dubai Exports strategy to promote Dubai and the UAE as the most competitive destination for buyers, suppliers and retailers internationally to source varied products, particularly those goods increasingly in demand in fast-growing consumer markets worldwide.
Representatives of supermarkets based in six countries but with operations across six countries and 723 branches participated in the event, which allowed UAE businesses to showcase and thereby export their products to international markets. Together, the international buyers represent the leading retailers in their respective markets with a combined sales of Dh7.7 billion. On average, the buyers control 10 per cent of the supermarket business in their respective country. Mohammed Al Kamali, deputy CEO of Dubai Exports, said: “The aim of the Elite Buyers Programme was to allow UAE exporters to reach a targeted audience and influential buyers in one condensed session. The international buyers had the opportunity not only to meet UAE exporters but also test and try the products thereby providing immediate feedback.”—