ADEX Chief holds meeting with ADDED officials to discusses cooperation in export promotion

ADEX Chief holds meeting with ADDED officials to discusses cooperation in export promotion

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2022 (WAM) — Khalil Al Mansoori, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), met officials from Industrial Development Bureau representing Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED).

The two sides reviewed cooperation and strategic partnership, as well as plans to promote exports and support the national economy.

“The meeting is part of an initiative to unite the national effort, strengthen strategic cooperation, create new opportunities for UAE companies and help them expand their business and global footprint,” Al Mansoori said.

He emphasised the importance of the cooperation agreement signed last year with the Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi, represented by the Industrial Development Bureau, to support domestic exporters and enhance their competitiveness globally. He said that it facilitated the development of the UAE’s export sector, and enabled companies and factories in Abu Dhabi to highlight their presence on the global trade map.

The meeting also tackled challenges facing national companies and explored innovative solutions that would support the growth of the export sector and increase its contribution to Abu Dhabi’s GDP. Additionally, the officials discussed ways to develop mechanisms that could support the economic diversification strategy and trade promotion between the UAE and the rest of the world.