Dubai becomes a preferred trade hub for Indonesian companies

Dubai becomes a preferred trade hub for Indonesian companies

Asim Al Abbasi : Dubai plenty of competitive advantages to offer the largest economy in the RCEP countries Dubai, UAE – Dubai is an ideal partner to help Indonesia expand its trade into lucrative new markets, according to industry experts speaking at the first-ever Global Business Forum (GBF) ASEAN, which is being hosted on the side-lines of Expo 2020 Dubai. Organised by Dubai Chamber under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, GBF ASEAN is exploring ways of increasing bilateral trade and commerce between Dubai and the 10-member stares that make up the Association of South East Asian Nations. The second day of the forum featured a session titled ‘Define - Reform and Growth,’ with H.E. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia and Asim Al Abbasi, Chief Financial Officer at DP World participating joining a ‘fireside chat’ to discuss trade relations between Indonesia and the UAE. H.E Hartarto, confirmed that Indonesia, as the largest economy in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries, is keen to expand its trade network to African and South American markets utilising the massive logistic abilities