DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Tejari, the leading online B2B marketplace for emerging markets, announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Milan Chamber of Commerce, to boost trade for Milanese and Lombardian companies with the UAE and the region. In 2007 trade between Italy and UAE topped to AED 10 billion. As part of this cooperation Tejari will build a dedicated online trading community portal for the companies affiliated to the Chamber of Commerce through which they will be able to trade online with the largest buyer network in the Middle East.
This pioneering venture has opened a window for Italian companies to access emerging markets' buyers and sellers and conversely, for companies in the region to have access to high-end "Made in Italy" products in key segments such as fashion, furniture, engineering services and interior design, amongst others.
Omar Hijazi, CEO of Tejari said: "Expanding our services to Italy is extremely significant as it validates the growing strength and momentum of Tejari and it underlines the growing strategic value of emerging markets for G7 countries. This alliance has created a powerful platform that will easily connect Milanese and Lombardian businesses with the Middle Eastern region. It also marks another milestone for Tejari's overall strategy and vision to become a truly global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across the world."
The portal will initially target approximately (7,000) seven thousand members selected by the Milan Chamber of Commerce.
Bruno Ermolli, President of Promos, the Special Agency for International Activities of the Milan Chamber of Commerce said, "This Cooperation Agreement is of strategic importance as it will allow Milanese and Lombardian businesses to directly connect and trade with Middle Eastern companies."
"Once the website is activated, we will launch an e-volunteer program in Milan whereby interns will be dedicated to taking Milanese businesses through the process of registering with the portal, activating them, and deploying B2B matchmaking services to increase the e-Readiness level of Milanese and Lombardian regions," Hijazi added.
The e-volunteer program is a unique initiative where interns approach small, medium and large scale private and public sector enterprises, demonstrate the advantages and benefits of e-Commerce, provides skills training, and give practical advice on how to succeed in the global knowledge-based economy.
Please visit: http://www.tejari.com for further information.
