Dubai Chamber launches CSR programme to aid SMEs in the emirate

Dubai Chamber launches CSR programme to aid SMEs in the emirate

Dubai Chamber launches CSR programme to aid SMEs in the emirate

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched its Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) Programme - a CSR initiative to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Dubai cope with the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.

As part of the programme, SMEs in Dubai are paired with large companies who will offer professional advice and resources tailored to needs of that SME to help it strengthen its business skills and competencies, said official news agency WAM.

"Given the unprecedented challenges faced by SMEs in the current business landscape, it was a natural move for Dubai Chamber to create a programme providing these enterprises with valuable support and resources in the key challenge areas, in a way that not only addresses immediate needs but also helps them develop and grow into thriving businesses,“ said Dr. Belaid Rettab, senior director of Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber.

The programme also aims to create a business support ecosystem to strengthen links between large companies and SMEs in Dubai by offering participants recognition, training, CSR support, mentorship and business partnership opportunities, added Rettab.

The Centre for Responsible Business will deliver awareness programmes on the dual