Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone (DSBH) has entered into a strategic collaboration with DHL Express, a leading international express logistics provider, thus reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving business ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow, scale, and compete globally.
The collaboration is designed to provide practical, high-impact support to businesses operating within the Free Zone by combining world-class logistics expertise with business capability development, said statement from DSBH.
The initiative focuses on strengthening export readiness, simplifying cross-border trade, and enabling SMEs to access international markets with greater confidence.
At the heart of the collaboration is DHL GoTrade program, a global initiative that empowers SMEs through knowledge transfer and capacity building.
Through the program, DSBH members will gain access to the "Trade and Grow Beyond Borders" curriculum, delivered by certified DHL facilitators, providing practical guidance on international trade, customs procedures, shipping documentation, logistics planning, and export best practices.
Saif Al Ali , Director- Licensing and Free Zone Management, said: "Our collaboration with DHL reinforces DSBH’s commitment to supporting businesses well beyond company formation. Logistics and global connectivity are central to the UAE’s economy, and by bringing DHL’s expertise and its GoTrade program into our ecosystem, we are giving founders the practical tools they need to take their businesses into new markets."
In addition to the training program, DSBH said its members will also benefit from preferential DHL Express shipping rates, enabling businesses to access reliable international logistics solutions at competitive rates as they expand into new markets.
Mahmoud Haj Hussein, Managing Director of DHL Express UAE, said SMEs are the backbone of the UAE's economy and play a vital role in driving innovation, employment, and international trade.
"Through our GoTrade program, DHL Express is committed to helping entrepreneurs build the knowledge and capabilities needed to navigate global markets with confidence. We are pleased to collaborate with Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone to support its growing community of entrepreneurs with practical training, trusted logistics solutions, and the tools they need to accelerate their international growth," he added.
Located within Dubai South, one of the UAE's largest master-planned urban developments, Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone provides businesses with access to a strategically connected ecosystem linked to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, Etihad Rail, and the UAE's major road network.
The collaboration with DHL Express further strengthens DSBH's value proposition by combining seamless business setup with practical support that helps entrepreneurs succeed in regional and global markets.
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