SPC Free Zone And Amazon UAE Sign MoU To Empower SMEs With Online Retail Opportunities

The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has partnered with Amazon UAE to help its members, including publishers, entrepreneurs, and SMEs, grow through online retail channels. This collaboration aims to enable these businesses to sell their products to millions of customers on Amazon.ae.

The agreement was signed by Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of SPC Free Zone, and Chintan Dhebar, Marketplace Director at Amazon Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye. It aims to accelerate the digital learning curve for SPC Free Zone members by providing comprehensive support and guidance for scaling online.

Saif Al Suwaidi commented on the collaboration: "Through our collaboration with Amazon UAE we aim to further our support for SMEs in the region. By leveraging Amazon’s expertise and global reach, we are confident that our members will be empowered to navigate the digital landscape and expand their customer base exponentially. This collaboration is a strategic long-term investment in the future of entrepreneurship in Sharjah and the wider UAE, as we work together to equip local businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the e-commerce era."

Chintan Dhebar highlighted Amazon’s commitment: "Supporting SMEs is a fundamental part of our work and customer-centric culture at Amazon. Our sellers play an essential role in enhancing the customer experience by providing a wider selection of products and competitive pricing. We are delighted to collaborate with SPC Free Zone to extend our support to its members who can start selling on the Amazon store and leverage our business model to expand their reach to the millions of customers that visit Amazon.ae every day. This is closely aligned with our goal of hosting products from 100,000 businesses, including UAE SMEs, on Amazon.ae by 2026."

Comprehensive Support for Online Selling

This initiative will provide hundreds of SMEs access to various Amazon services. These include step-by-step guidance for seamless seller registration and onboarding, seller education covering online selling fundamentals through training sessions, workshops, live webinars, and support teams ensuring a smooth digital journey.

The collaboration aligns with SPC Free Zone’s vision to support its members' business growth by leveraging Amazon’s capabilities. This includes tools, services, programs, and people that help navigate the digital economy effectively.

The partnership between SPC Free Zone and Amazon UAE represents a significant step towards empowering local businesses in Sharjah and across the UAE. By providing essential tools and knowledge for thriving in e-commerce, this initiative supports long-term entrepreneurial growth.

With inputs from WAM