The Dubai Chamber of Commerce discusses with the fruit and vegetable merchants working group the availability of basic goods and the sustainability of the sector

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, discussed ways to enhance the flexibility and competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable trade sector, and ensure the flow of import traffic from various markets by relying on new shipping routes, during a meeting it recently held with the working group of vegetable and fruit merchants operating under the umbrella of the Chamber.

In the presence of Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, the meeting discussed the most prominent requirements of companies operating in the fruit and vegetable trade, and reviewed practical solutions and proposals to diversify sources of supply and enhance the flexibility of supply chains, in a way that supports the stability of local markets, raises the efficiency of commercial operations, and keeps pace with the growth of demand in the emirate..

Representatives of the fruit and vegetable merchants working group pointed out that the readiness and flexibility of the business system in Dubai constitutes an essential pillar in supporting the private sector’s ability to adapt to all changes, stressing the sector’s flexibility in finding alternative solutions to supply chain challenges to ensure the provision of basic goods. They praised the close partnership between the public and private sectors and the government efforts made to support the business community at all stages and circumstances.

Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, said: “Based on our full commitment to ensuring the development of business practice mechanisms in all sectors with the highest levels of flexibility and efficiency in keeping with all circumstances and meeting the requirements of each stage effectively, we are keen to intensify interaction with business groups and councils to follow up on developments and challenges and coordinate with relevant government agencies in a way that contributes to developing practical solutions that ensure market competitiveness and enhance Dubai’s role in the global trade movement.”

This meeting comes within the framework of the expanded meetings that the Chamber is holding with business groups and councils at the present time to follow up on the reality of the business system in the current circumstances, anticipate the prospects of the next stage, and enhance effective mechanisms to support the readiness of all sectors to keep pace with global changes.

Caring for the interests of the business community is a top priority for the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, within the framework of its keenness to enhance the participation of the private sector and support the competitiveness of the emirate’s economy, by enhancing the role of business groups in developing regulatory frameworks and work mechanisms in various economic sectors..

Business groups and councils play an active role in the growth of commercial and economic activities in Dubai, by ensuring the representation of various economic sectors, facilitating constructive dialogue between the business community and relevant government agencies, in addition to supporting efforts to improve the business environment and promote sustainable economic growth for the emirate..