DUBAI: The UAE emirate of Ajman has struck a deal with online retailer Noon to support the growth of small businesses.
It will help members of the emirate鈥檚 Tazz program for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well companies that are signed up to the Riyada program for small business owners and e-commerce license holders.
鈥淭hrough this cooperation, we aim to inspire innovation, encourage local entrepreneurs and assist in the SMEs鈥� digital transformation in the emirate,鈥� Abdulla Bin Nassir Al-Nuaimi, Ajman DED鈥檚 director of planning and development, said.
SMEs in Ajman will be able to promote and sell their products through the e-commerce鈥檚 company鈥檚 鈥淣oon Mahali鈥� platform, which is specifically designed for them.
There will also be training sessions and other activities to guide sellers in making the most of Noon鈥檚 platform.
Al-Nuaimi said the private sector 鈥渉as become a major partner and supporter of the government sector鈥� in strengthening local businesses.
The move follows the UAE鈥檚 wider push to revitalize its SME scene as the country diversifies its income sources and encourage more economic activity amid a pandemic-induced slowdown.