EZDubai keen to strengthen e-commerce in Mena region

EZDubai keen to strengthen e-commerce in Mena region

EZDubai, Dubai South's dedicated e-commerce zone, has announced its participation in the virtual 'Dubai Week in Africa-Kenya' event, which will focus on developing resilient trade relations between the UAE and evolving African countries. The event, which is hosted by UAE Trade Centre, takes place from February 15-18 and will host a consortium of top-ranking government officials and industry experts from strategic sectors from both the UAE and Kenya. The discussion panels in the event will explore investment opportunities as well. The programme will also feature participants from an array of private companies across various fields, including banking and financial services, construction, packaging, food & beverages, energy, logistics and e-Commerce, and others. As the first of its kind e-commerce operational zone in the Middle East, EZDubai's participation will reiterate the prominent position that Dubai has attained in boosting and supporting e-Commerce in the Mena region. With e-commerce revenue and users in Kenya projected to reach USD 1. 5 billion and 19. 03 million respectively in 2021, EZDubai will play a vital role in serving the region.