UAE Trade Exhibition in Ethiopia in September

DUBAI The third UAE Trade Exhibition in Ethiopia organised jointly by Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ports and Free Zone Corporation and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing is scheduled to kick off from the 4th to the 7th of September.

By Salah Eldin Eltayeb

Published: Sun 16 Mar 2003, 12:24 PM

Last updated: Wed 23 Nov 2022, 12:39 PM

Abdul Rahman Al Mutaiwee, Director General, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said: "The UAE and the republic of Ethiopia are maintaining progressive trading relations with businessmen in both countries creating business opportunities."

He said the main objective of the exhibition in Ethiopia was to further foster the existing trading relations and enhance cooperation between businessmen in the two countries.

Ethiopia represents a gateway for UAE manufactured goods and services to East African countries and the export and re-export market from the UAE to Ethiopia through Dubai ports has increased to close to Dh 189 million according to the Chamber.

Ahmed Butti, Managing Director, Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, said: "Ethiopia has great potential as a market that can be used by UAE companies trying to expand beyond borders. The commercial establishments and factories at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (LAFZA) are able to fulfil the needs and requirements of these emerging markets. The bold step taken by the Dubai Ports Authority to manage the operations of Djibouti Port will play an import role in improving trade and commercial exchange between the two countries.

Abdul Salam Al Madani, Managing Director of the INDEX Conference & Exhibitions Organisation, said: "We have conducted a detailed study on the conditions of the Ethiopian market and its neighbouring countries. With more than 65 million people, Ethiopia presents a huge market for UAE companies interested in taking part in the Exhibition."