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Ghassan Aboud Group Explores Strategic Partnerships with Korean Delegation The Ghassan Aboud Group recently hosted a distinguished Korean delegation to discuss enhancing collaboration across key sectors, including automotive, food, and cosmetics. The meeting featured notable attendees such as: - Donguk Park, Regional President, KOTRA - Dongmin Kim, Team Manager, Global Business Platform, KOTRA - Hakbin Kim, Deputy Director, KOTRA - Hag nam kim, General Manager, Hyundai Corporation Dubai - Jun Woo Baek, Senior Manager, Hyundai Corporation Dubai - Byung Oh C., Professional, Hyundai Corporation Dubai Representing the Ghassan Aboud Group were: - Maher Aboud, Group CEO - Mussaab Aboud, Deputy CEO, Grandiose - Joud Aboud, Senior Manager Special Projects - Kyung Chan Wil Park, Chief Operating Officer, Global Auto Hub - Abu Dhabi - Elene Okruashvili, GM - Demand Planning, Ghassan Aboud Cars - Carlos Fatas Bermudez, Commercial Director, Grandiose A key topic of discussion was the Ghassan Aboud Group’s potential participation in SEOUL FOOD 2025, an international exhibition focused on food production and technology. This opportunity would enable the Group to expand its presence in the food industry and engage with a wide range of global buyers. Additionally, the meeting explored collaboration opportunities in the automotive and cosmetics industries, focusing on innovative products and distribution strategies to strengthen their international market presence. This meeting signifies a pivotal step in reinforcing the partnership between the Ghassan Aboud Group and Korean companies, underscoring a shared commitment to exploring new avenues for growth across multiple sectors. #StrategicPartnership #GhassanAboudGroup #KoreaCollaboration #AutomotiveIndustry #FoodIndustry #CosmeticsIndustry #BusinessDevelopment #InternationalGrowth #SEOULFOOD2025 #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #CorporateCollaboration #EconomicGrowth

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H.E. Muhannad Alnaqbi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Shanghai and industry experts showcase the commercial opportunities for #Chinese businesses, and how #DMCC’s centralised marketplace and ease of doing business enables companies to network, collaborate and connect with ease to key global markets from #Dubai. #China #Shanghai

KEZAD Group and AmCham Abu Dhabi join hands to strengthen trade facilitation initiatives Our agreement will set in motion joint attempts to launch new initiatives that facilitate smooth and efficient means for American companies looking to expand in the Middle East to explore the KEZAD opportunity and advantage for growth. Both organisations will undertake several strategic measures to accelerate trade, including cross-promotional activities as well as hosting events, delegations and meetings in KEZAD to showcase its business offerings to stakeholders from the US. The partnership will leverage the expertise of both parties to provide favorable opportunities for trade and empower US-based businesses to start up in KEZAD. Seema Mangoo, Shoaib Khaleeli, Zaheer Kaiser Anis, Jason Moore

📍 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 – 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲. As I mentioned in my previous post, the Ministry Of Economy, UAE, in collaboration with the UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group is encouraging the UAE food sector to form a cluster that works collaboratively to address our industry's challenges. It’s crucial in my view that UAE food SMEs are well-represented in these discussions, given the importance of the role they play in the economy. Having participated in the initial workshops, I’ve proposed to the organizers and aligned with them to take the initiative to bring the Food SMEs together to take part of this conversation. They are requesting us to come with a view on the challenges and solutions and 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! So let us make the best out of this opportunity. I propose the following: - Let’s come together to identify the top challenges and solutions that can truly make a difference for food SMEs. - Form a representative committee to serve as our voice with the Ministry of Economy, contribute to the food cluster strategy, and engage with key stakeholders. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞: - Inclusion from all Emirates - Gender balance - Representation across food sectors My initial idea is to have a team of 7 members, one from each emirate. These are early ideas, and we’ll decide together how best to move forward as a group. 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: I propose an online meeting on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 10𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐭 15:00 (Dubai time) to discuss and agree on the way forward shared above. If you’re interested in taking part, please register using the event link in the comments and I will share the meeting details with you this week. For any suggestions before the meeting, feel free to contact me at mazen@houseofpops.ae The more representative we are, the more seriously stakeholders will take us. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤! #madeinuae #makeitintheemirates #SME #UAE #Entrepreneurship #Food #Manufacturing #Leadership #FoodClusterStrategy #SustainableFood

Know a female licensee in Dubai? Being a women can be tough in an industry where men take the lion share of business. If they are serious about their real estate career than they will be at the International Property Show. Show them love and invite them to this panel! Being innovative paired with professionalism, and excellence there no other direction but up! #realestate #Dubairealestate #Dubaiinvestments

Make sure to join the online conversation around "Doing Incentive Business in the MEA Region - Things to know" on the 30 April, 2024 at 12pm GST, where panelists, two from Uwin Iwin Incentives, will be discussing essential elements of business operations in this region, as well as the dynamic landscape of incentives and how to take advantage of opportunities. Find out more below! #IMA #MEARegion #BusinessInsights #Trends #Opportunities #Challenges #PanelDiscussion #EmployeeIncentives

IMAGES RetailME is proud to step in as the Headline Partner at Private Label Middle East Event—the region’s foremost Private Label and Contract Manufacturing Event. We’re not just here for the spotlight—we’re here to shine it brightly on the phenomenal rise of Private Label in the region. In markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, private labels have been gaining significant traction, with market shares climbing to 15-20% in grocery retail by 2023. Just imagine, this is a leap from single-digit percentages only a few years ago! According to a NielsenIQ report, 70% of MENA consumers now view private labels as equivalent to or better than national brands in terms of quality, with 60% willing to explore more private label products if they offer better value. As the voice of retail intelligence in MENA, IMAGES RetailME is committed to shaping the future of retail by delivering unparalleled insights and driving innovation across the industry. Our partnership with Private Label Middle East perfectly aligns with our mission to empower retailers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Join us at Private Label Middle East, where business meets brilliance and retail insights pave the way for the future. We can’t wait to see you there.

The first-ever Pakistan-Oman Expo recently concluded in Muscat, marking a significant success for both countries. Pakistani companies secured export deals worth millions of dollars across a variety of industries, such as textiles, sports equipment, food products, and pharmaceuticals. More than 1,000 Omani business representatives attended the expo, showing great interest in the wide range of products showcased by 64 Pakistani companies. The event featured Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) sessions, allowing companies to form important connections. Presentations and discussions also explored opportunities for enhancing trade between the two nations, with strong support from Omani officials. Pakistan's Ambassador to Oman, Imran Ali, emphasized the importance of this expo in fostering stronger economic ties between Pakistan and Oman. He noted that the expo is just the beginning of what is hoped to be an annual tradition aimed at enhancing economic partnerships. Currently, trade between Pakistan and Oman amounts to $694 million, but both countries see potential for growth. With the success of this first expo, there is optimism that bilateral trade will continue to grow, bringing economic benefits to both countries. Full news in the comment!

The UAE food market is a dynamic arena where innovation, quality, and adaptability thrive. By staying informed, connecting with industry players, and embracing the UAE’s unique landscape, you can carve out a successful niche. Remember, success in the UAE isn’t just about what you sell—it’s about understanding the rich tapestry of cultures and flavors that make up this vibrant market.