Dubai can help boost UK trade in the post-Brexit era, experts say

Dubai can help boost UK trade in the post-Brexit era, experts say

LONDON: Dubai and the wider UAE can help UK businesses reach a new potential export market of four billion people in India, the Middle East and Africa, according to a panel of experts. Speaking during a trade seminar on Monday organized by the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, representatives of Emirati multinational logistics company DP World and the UAE-UK Business Council highlighted the unique opportunities offered by Jebel Ali Port in Dubai and its associated free zone. DP World CEO Abdulla bin Damithan said the port and its facilities give British businesses the chance to tap into markets in the Middle East, India, the far-east and southern Africa. “The unique thing about Jebel Ali Port is you will not find another place where there is a port, airport and free zone in the same area,” he said. This set-up meant it was able to operate relatively unscathed during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to play a vital role in global trade, he added. In the aftermath of Brexit, the port can play a vital role as an enabler for deals between the UK and new markets, according to Damithan. “We believe we’ll be able to open new windows of growth