DCCI receives a trade delegation from the Netherlands

They discussed ways of developing the bilateral economic and trade relations and the importance of enhancing trade ties between the business communities in Dubai and the Netherlands.

Al Shamsi welcomed the Dutch delegate stressing the importance of such visits in strengthening commercial cooperation between Dubai and other countries, as well as its role in opening new channels of cooperation and communication between the business communities in Dubai and the Netherlands.

A presentation on the investment opportunities in Dubai was conducted during the meeting which was attended by Engineer Hamad Buamim, Director General of the DCCI, and a number of Dubai Chamber's departments and some businessmen and investors from Dubai.

The presentation helped the Dutch delegation learn about the investment opportunities available in Dubai and the facilities offered by the Dubai Government to foreign investors, as well as the incentives provided that facilitate the establishment of different commercial activities in Dubai, benefiting from the strong economic potential of Dubai.

H.E. Hans Zwarts, Chairman of the Dutch Trade Board, praised the good economic relations between the UAE, Dubai in particular, and the Netherlands, underlining his government's interest over activating all possible means that will help improve the commercial cooperation between the Dutch business community with its counterpart in Dubai.

He pointed out that the Dutch delegation aimed at introducing the trade and investment incentives in the Netherlands, as well as discussing the possibility of developing joint ventures or setting up new companies in Dubai.

Dubai's foreign non-oil trade volume with the Netherlands reached AED 5.2 billion in 2005, recording a considerable rise compared to 2004 when its volume hit AED 2.3 billion.