Webinar led by Taylor Wessing LLP and Amazon highlights the chamber’s role in helping companies unlock new business opportunities while protecting their interests
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing the practical information businesses need to thrive and grow in new business landscapes. — Photograph supplied
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the Dubai Chambers, in cooperation with Amazon UAE and Taylor Wessing LLP (Dubai Branch), recently organized a webinar on the legal and practical aspects of electronic commerce.
The webinar was entitled ‘Legal and practical aspects of electronic commerce’ and had the participation of 144 participants. The agenda focused on recent developments and trends that are shaping e-commerce from both a legal and business perspective, as well as insight into the laws and legal considerations that need to be taken into account for any business operating in the sector
Jehad Kazim, Vice President of Legal Services at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, said: “At the Chamber we are committed to ensuring our members have access to the expertise they need to maximize opportunities in an ever-changing business landscape and protect their interests. . E-commerce is transforming the world at an incredible pace and the chamber organized this event to give businesses the insight they need to understand the possibilities, complexities and challenges of this exciting sector” .
Speakers at the webinar were Abdullah Mutawi, Partner, and Julia Ofer, Senior Associate, of Taylor Wessing LLP (Dubai Branch), as well as Farah Abu Saleh, Head of Seller Services, who heads the property division of consumption on Amazon.ae.
Abdullah Mutawi said: “As one of the fastest growing e-commerce sectors in the world, the UAE continues to attract established entrepreneurs and operators in the e-commerce environment alongside traditional retailers and brands that develop e-commerce as part of its digital transformation.strategies The Dubai Chamber of Commerce provides invaluable support to the business community in the UAE, helping entrepreneurs and established businesses to keep abreast of legal and practical developments that are crucial to successfully managing their businesses and preparing for future challenges.
Farah Abu Saleh, Head of Seller Services, Consumer Goods at Amazon.ae, said the majority of everything sold on Amazon comes from the wide range of sellers, including small and medium-sized businesses, who have chosen to grow your business with us.
“We are very proud to have worked alongside the Dubai Chamber on this webinar, giving marketers and entrepreneurs of all sizes an insight into the opportunity that awaits them in online retail, while discussing the practical aspects of setting up their online operations. and highlighted the key pillars of success for them to use as a guide in optimizing their growth,” he said.
“At Amazon, we are committed to empowering businesses in the UAE – their success is our success, and we have a number of programs and tools available to them. Events of this nature, together with key stakeholders such as the Chamber from Dubai and Taylor. The Wessing team are truly integral as we support marketers and small and medium-sized businesses on their journey,” he said.
“The Dubai Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing the practical information businesses need to thrive and grow in new business landscapes such as e-commerce, as well as protect their interests in an ever-evolving industry. This webinar it was an amazing example of both.”