Dubai Chamber recently organised a virtual event, titled Grow your Business Globally with eBay, which supported UAE-based companies that are keen on expand their businesses by boosting sales through the online marketplace.
The webinar was held as part of the eBay for Business – UAE Programme launched earlier their year under Dubai Chamber’s partnership with eBay. The event featured presentations from Daniel Biran, Business Development Manager, Global Emerging Markets, eBay; Muhammad Irfan, BS Broadcast, Refurbished and Broadcasting equipment; and Muhamad Qasim, Model Automotive Parts, Auto Spare Parts and Accessories.
During the webinar, speakers offered valuable insights on export opportunities on eBay that offer the most potential for UAE businesses, and shared success stories of companies that have leveraged the platform to expand their online business.
During his welcome address, Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President of International Relations, Dubai Chamber, noted that the Chamber has long supported local businesses in setting up and building their online presence, adding that the launch of eBay for Business – UAE Programme will help UAE companies reach new customers and connect them with trusted buyers and sellers.
“There are around 5,000 UAE-based companies that currently sell on eBay. Over 300,000 items were exported by the UAE based sellers during 2020. And through the eBay for Business programme, UAE companies can stay one step ahead by accessing new markets, creating new revenue streams, expanding their online presence and capitalising on new business opportunities,” Al Hashemi said.
Ilya Kretov, General Manager Global Emerging Markets, eBay said: “”We chose Dubai Chamber to be one of our first partners in the UAE, as we share the same agenda- supporting businesses grow and succeed. We wish to further extend our support to grow UAE businesses and we are proud to launch our Scaling Program for UAE businesses, to help SMBs start their business on eBay and become a top exporter.”
“With over 159 million active buyers from all over the world and over 250 million product searches a day, eBay presents a great opportunity for SMBs to go global and expand their business. We see in the UAE one of our target markets, in which in the last year alone, we experienced over 28% growth of UAE sellers on eBay, and we intended to continue and extend our support to local businesses,” Kretov added.
Participants of the programme will be granted access to tools and solutions needed to reach global markets and grow their business with access to over 185 million active users on eBay worldwide and a dedicated page on eBay.com offering tailored support to UAE businesses.
Additional benefits of the program include personal training program by eBay’s team, free listings, support with setting up on eBay and more. Dubai Chamber Trusted e-Network members, a community of trusted trading partners and service providers, will be entitled to exclusive benefits granted by eBay.
