DUBAI, 30th November 2022 (WAM) — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the Dubai Chambers, in cooperation with Amazon.ae and Taylor Wessing LLP (Dubai Branch), organized recently a webinar on the legal and practical aspects of e-commerce.
The webinar, entitled “Legal and practical aspects of electronic commerce”, was attended by 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: “We are committed to ensuring our members have access to the expertise they need to maximize the opportunities of an ever-changing business landscape and protect the 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 at Taylor Wessing LLP (Dubai Branch), as well as Farah Abu Saleh, Head of Seller Services, who heads the Consumer Goods Division 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 developing e-commerce as apart from 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 the legal and practical developments that are crucial to successfully running their businesses and preparing for future challenges.”
For his part, Farah Abu Saleh commented: “At Amazon, we are committed to empowering businesses in the UAE; their success is our success, and we have a range of programs and tools available to them. The events of ‘this nature, together with key stakeholders such as the Dubai Chamber and the Taylor Wessing team, are truly integral as we support marketers and SMEs on their journey.’
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 protecting their interests in an ever-evolving sector.