Tejari calls for new e-Volunteers

Launched in January 2007, the e-Volunteer programme is a unique initiative where by Tejari interns approach small, medium and large scale private and public sector enterprises in order to demonstrate the advantages and benefits of e-Commerce and provide advice on how to succeed in a global knowledge-based economy.

These interns also help businesses through the process of registering with the online trading portal.

To be eligible for consideration, entrants must be university students or graduates.

Tejari seeks to dramatically build on its current successes and growing international expansion by replicating the programme across the region and increasing the level of e-Readiness of businesses in the UAE and beyond.

The first year saw more than 10% of UAE businesses trading online, and plans have been set to replicate its unprecedented success through making 100% of UAE businesses e-Ready by 2010.

Omar Hijazi, CEO of Tejari said:

"As more and more of the world's trading shifts online, businesses in emerging markets will need to learn essential electronic commerce skills in order to be "e-ready" for the new global economy. Our group of exceptional e-Volunteers has dramatically boosted e-commerce across the region and has significantly contributed to the overall e-readiness of the UAE."

The e-Volunteers form part of Tejari's global matchmaking team. This team deploys B2B matchmaking services in order to increase online business opportunities across emerging markets through the use of an online networking and transactional platform.

The dedicated programme helps members to enhance their e-commerce skills and gain access to a comprehensive network of international businesses across the globe.

Tejari's tailored tele-service operation encourages community members to match business opportunities with other Tejari buyers and sellers across all platforms, products and locations.

Tejari hosts an annual e-Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony to commend those who show outstanding performance in building Tejari's growing online portal of buyers and sellers.

Khawla Dahmani, a student of UAE University in Al Ain and winner of the 2007 Award said: "This is an excellent internship programme that has provided valuable opportunities to build and cultivate skills which compliment my education and prepare me for the real working environment. It has opened various doors for me to interact with businesses across a variety of industries and I am proud to be part of such a rewarding programme."

Tejari, the leading online B2B marketplace for emerging markets embodies the innovative spirit of Dubai.

The company, launched by the Government of Dubai, is one of the most successful units of Dubai World, a holding company that is responsible for much of the emirate's phenomenal economic growth. The online trading portal helps facilitate trade between companies and geographies through the largest buyer network in the Middle East thereby ensuring that more and more businesses in the UAE and emerging markets are becoming "e-ready".