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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism signed a series of memoranda of understanding with leading financial and logistics entities at the MIITE 2026 event in Abu Dhabi. These pacts focus on easing barriers for Dubai-based manufacturers by granting access to competitive financing, insurance against export risks and preferential logistics services. The initiative forms part of ongoing work to build a more robust export ecosystem that supports companies of all scales in reaching international markets. According to the department, the agreements directly address challenges such as liquidity constraints and supply chain costs that often limit expansion.
Financial agreements were reached with Emirates Development Bank and Etihad Credit Insurance to supply working capital facilities, export finance, guarantees and coverage protecting against non-payment in overseas deals. Such arrangements are designed to strengthen cash flows while giving businesses greater assurance when venturing into high-potential destinations. The partnerships also respond to the requirements of a manufacturing sector that continues to pursue diversified global trade routes. DET positioned the moves as essential for maintaining competitiveness amid fluctuating market conditions.
Separate logistics-focused MoUs with DHL, Aramex and Al-Futtaim Logistics will furnish preferential shipping rates together with bespoke end-to-end supply chain support that includes road transport options. These collaborations seek to cut delivery times, lower operational expenses and improve reliability for exporters facing persistent cost pressures. The department reported that the arrangements will enable faster market access for Dubai-produced goods across regional and international destinations. Enhanced efficiency in this area is viewed as critical for sustaining growth in non-oil trade volumes.
“Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for manufacturing, trade and exports by creating practical, business-focused solutions that help companies expand internationally. These strategic partnerships under the Export Assistance Program reflect our commitment to translating Dubai’s industrial ambition to tangible outcomes for businesses, from access to finance and export protection to efficient logistics and supply chain solutions,” Mohamad Sharaf, COO Investment Attraction at Dubai Economic Development Corporation, said. “By working closely with leading financial and logistics partners, we are enabling businesses to reduce risk, improve competitiveness, and unlock new opportunities in international markets, in line with the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33,” he added. The remarks came as part of the announcement detailing the newly signed agreements.
The pacts advance objectives set out in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which according to the UAE government portal aims to double the emirate’s foreign trade from AED 14.2 trillion to AED 25.6 trillion over the coming decade while scaling manufacturing value added through advanced production methods. The agenda further encompasses plans for green and sustainable manufacturing along with the creation of new economic corridors targeting Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. These elements are intended to elevate overall economic productivity by 50 percent through innovation and digital integration. The Export Assistance Program is positioned to play a supporting role in realizing the manufacturing output targets by 2033.
MIITE 2026, which ran from May 4 to 7 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, provided the venue for the signings while highlighting the UAE’s efforts to promote localization and industrial resilience. The annual gathering has grown into a key platform for collaboration between government bodies, private firms and international stakeholders. In 2024 more than 1,300 products secured the Made in the Emirates designation, illustrating the program’s expanding reach according to event organizers. The Department of Economy and Tourism indicated that its Export Assistance Program will persist in forging similar alliances to tackle evolving exporter requirements and foster long-term sector development.
