Senior executives from DP World and Pakistan\u2019s National Logistics Corporation (NLC) visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Capital Office to discuss plans for a major joint project\u2014Pakistan Mart\u2014in Dubai. The initiative aims to boost Pakistani exports, promote national products, and strengthen trade relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n
During the visit, DP World\u2019s Head of Traders Market, Abdullah Yaqoob, and Vice Chairman Fakhar Alam held talks with FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh. They discussed areas of mutual cooperation and the progress of the Pakistan Mart project, a collaborative venture between DP World and NLC set to showcase and sell Pakistani-made products in one of the world\u2019s leading business hubs.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the event, Abdullah Yaqoob expressed optimism about the project, emphasizing its potential to serve not only as a business enterprise but also as a prominent symbol of Pakistan’s identity abroad. He highlighted the vital role a facility like Pakistan Mart can play in Dubai’s bustling economic environment, offering Pakistani goods direct access to regional and international buyers.<\/p>\n
DP World Vice Chairman Fakhar Alam underlined the importance of the business community in driving economic development. He noted that while China already operates a Dragon Mart in Dubai and India is investing millions in a similar initiative, Pakistan was able to secure a prime, multi-million dollar plot for Pakistan Mart, thanks to support from Dubai\u2019s ruling family. Fakhar Alam added that Pakistani products would benefit from zero import duty, and a warehouse would be located next to the mart to streamline logistics.<\/p>\n
Alam also shared that DP World operates 96 ports globally and employs 180,000 workers, further underscoring the scale and experience backing the project. He called upon Pakistan\u2019s business community to actively participate and capitalize on the opportunities the mart provides.<\/p>\n
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh stated the partnership between NLC and DP World would open new trade avenues in the region. Comparing the project to the Chinese Dragon Mart, Sheikh expressed hope that Pakistan Mart would emerge as a role model for international trade ventures, helping Pakistan achieve its target of two billion dollars in exports to the UAE. He pointed out that high-quality Pakistani rice and other products hold strong potential in Dubai’s competitive market, and reaffirmed that FPCCI and the broader business community are fully committed to ensuring the mart’s success.<\/p>\n
Brigadier Muhammad Yusuf, Director of Plans at NLC, described the partnership as a gateway to new regional business opportunities, expressing confidence that the combined expertise and resources of NLC and DP World would lay the foundation for enhanced trade volumes and closer economic ties.<\/p>\n
The Pakistan Mart project is poised to boost export opportunities, provide Pakistani producers with a major international platform, and strengthen economic diplomacy between Pakistan and the UAE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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