"Dubai Ports World Group" launched yesterday, a digital market on the Internet to support Ramadan exhibitions during the coming month of Ramadan, through which it can buy and sell various products and goods, in cooperation with the Dubai Economic Department, and the Dubai Festival and Retail Organization affiliated to the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, to maintain the continuity The flow of trade, especially retail trade, in the emirate, in light of the "social divergence" rules aimed at preserving the safety of all and ensuring the highest levels of protection to prevent the outbreak of the new Corona epidemic (Covid 19).
A statement issued yesterday stated that merchants and those who wish to display their products and merchandise through the «platform» can do so through an easy and free registration mechanism now available on the website: manasah.com, pointing out that the site includes the option of delivery without contact, to reduce the need To interact with the contacts.
Readaptation
One of the most important plans that we are working on at DP World is the re-adaptation and development of the continuation of trade movement amid the current conditions imposed by the spread of the "Covid-19" virus worldwide. »To reshape the trade system to suit the current circumstances.
Bin Sulayem added: “The business system of trade and economic development in Dubai was established with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aiming to turn challenges into achievements and opportunities.”
He stressed that the UAE has shown a great model for the continuation of life during this exceptional period the world is going through because of the new Corona virus, as the wheel of work in the country has not stopped within the vital sectors, and basic services have continued without interruption with great support from the leadership.
He explained that the work plans prepared by "DP World" are ready to adapt to all circumstances thanks to their flexible strategies, which rely mainly on technology and automation in order to continue the trade movement.
Bin Sulayem pointed out that there are a lot of craftsmen and small merchants who have spent months making their products, so we want to help them find a market to display their products, noting that (manasah.com) aims to bring people together in the holy month of Ramadan, even when staying away from Each other is obligated to them.
Emerging projects
On his part, the Director General of Dubai Economy, Sami Al-Qamzi, said: “Our partnership with (DP World) confirms our commitment to support the startups for young (trader) license holders, and to help them market their products electronically.”
He added that the launch of manasah.com comes at the right time to ensure the comfort of the community members, as it enables them to stay at home and shop during the holy month of Ramadan.
He said: «We seek through the (merchant) license to regulate the process of doing business and promoting e-commerce, which reflects our strategy aimed at easing doing business and supporting the development competitiveness of Dubai.
Different experience
In turn, the Executive Director of the Dubai Festival and Retail Festival, Ahmed Al Khaja, said that the experience that we will live during the holy month of Ramadan this year is completely different from previous years, as we realize the importance of instilling a spirit of cooperation and solidarity among members of society, and providing various means of support, as well as caring about those around us With the need to maintain social separation. He added: «(Mawazine.com) is a vital initiative that gains its importance through its support for the small business sector, especially during the current period, as such initiatives deserve praise and appreciation, especially as they contribute to bringing together members of society, and maintain their safety, and we hope to achieve results Positive and the desired goals during the holy month ».
Ramadan exhibitions
It is expected that the new website «Platform.com», which was developed in only three weeks, will contribute effectively to the continuity of merchants and small and medium business owners through their Internet activities during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan exhibitions are among the traditional activities loved by the people in the holy month every year. They promote the trade of clothes, handicrafts, jewelry and handicrafts, and enjoy the foods that have been traditionally associated with the holy month.