The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) and Tejari, Middle East’s premier online business-to-business marketplace, today announced the launch of mylinkDubai.com, a new innovative online service available to all businesses registered under the DED. The revolutionary service, mylinkDubai, is a step towards fulfilling H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision of transforming Dubai into a knowledge economy.
“DED’s mission is to expand the scope of commerce in Dubai and mylinkDubai offers a compelling e-commerce proposition for organizations from every industry, regardless of size. We anticipate that organizations will embrace mylinkDubai and gain significant and measurable new business opportunities within the first six months of activating their membership,” said Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General for Executive Affairs at DED.
The new service, beneficial to buyers and seller, aims to jumpstart e-Commerce and position Dubai as an international business hub in the Middle East. mylinkDubai will enable companies to go online and network with a wider business community in Dubai and within the region. Under the new system, each company will receive a webpage to promote its products and services, setup an online showroom, conduct e-exhibitions, generate and respond to trade leads, attract new vendors and negotiate business deals online.
Market research has indicated that companies would invest a minimum of AED 6,000 annually to create a similar online presence – one that would not be linked to a national database. Members of mylinkDubai will be charged a nominal eCommerce Dirham fee of AED 200, which will be paid while issuing or renewing their trade licenses with the DED.
“We are delivering new infrastructure to enable easy access to a continuously updated database of companies doing business in Dubai and the goods or services they offer. Through mylinkDubai.com, we are creating a direct and interactive channel to this vast business community while helping to fulfill Dubai’s aspirations as an Internet-enabled economy,” said Omar Hijazi, CEO of Tejari.
All business members registered under the DED are automatically entitled to a mylinkDubai membership. By calling the round-the-clock contact centre on 800 TEJARI (800 835 274), organizations can activate mylinkDubai membership and instantly network with the larger online business community.
About Department of Economic Development (DED):
The Department of Economic Development (DED) was established in March 1992, with the objective to organise, regulate and boost trade and industry within the Emirate of Dubai. The DED has moulded its mission of building a futuristic establishment, in accordance with the vision of the Government of Dubai and in the light of globalisation and the requirements of a digital economy. One of its key functions is to encourage local and foreign investments in commercial and industrial projects, and create the appropriate environment for investors.
The DED’s other functions comprise a wide range of regulatory activities including the preparation and maintenance of a commercial register and the supervision of all organisations. The DED is responsible for regulating the affairs of commercial agents and brokers and commercial advertising offices, in addition to overseeing and controlling the insurance industry in the Emirate. Examining the participation of the government in the private sector and representing the government in companies where it has a stake, also comes under the purview of the DED.
About Tejari
Tejari is the Middle East’s premier online business-to-business marketplace. Tejari enables buyers and sellers to transact and share information about a variety of goods and services via a secured Internet environment. Tejari provides a single point of contact for an open and growing community of buyers and suppliers, permitting spot-purchasing and on-line auctions that enable participants’ real-time access to new markets and greater cost savings. Visit Tejari at http://www.tejari.com
