The Umm Al Qaiwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UAQ Chamber) and the Umm Al Qaiwain Businesswomen Council (UAQBWC) have signed a cooperation agreement with Network International to drive digital transformation and enhance business efficiency across the emirate.
The partnership aims to strengthen strategic collaborations that empower entrepreneurs and business owners while supporting a more dynamic and competitive local business environment.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Umm Al Qaiwain Chamber by Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim Al Ali, Director-General of the chamber; on behalf of Umm Al Qaiwain Businesswomen Council by Aisha Rashid Laitim, Board Member of UAQ Chamber and Chairperson of UAQBWC; and on behalf of Network International by Salim Awan, UAE Country Manager for Merchant Services at Network International.
The agreement is part of UAQ Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the emirate’s Businesswomen Council’s ongoing efforts to collaborate with technology and smart service providers, aiming to support entrepreneurs and business owners in growing their enterprises and embracing digital transformation across multiple economic sectors.
Furthermore, the agreement also provides chamber members and council affiliates with a suite of smart services and solutions, including electronic payment systems, modern point-of-sale devices, and payment services for eCommerce platforms, websites, and applications. These tools aim to streamline financial operations, support small and medium-sized enterprises, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of businesses across the emirate.
According to the statement, both sides stressed the importance of strengthening future cooperation and developing joint initiatives and programs that serve the business community and support entrepreneurs and project owners, in line with the UAE’s direction towards a more flexible, innovative, and sustainable economy.
