Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, will conduct its first exporter training program through its newly established EDC Training Academy on January 27.

The Dubai Export Academy was launched with the aim to enhance the exporting skills of UAE firms to ensure that they become successful in expanding into foreign markets.

“We believe that export knowledge is vital to the future success of Dubai’s economy,” said Saed Al Awadi, chief executive officer, EDC.

The topics that the Dubai Export Academy intends to conduct in 2010 include Negotiating Skills for Exporters, Brazilian Public Bidding Opportunities, Export Opportunities in Saudi Arabia, Selling Skills for Exporters, Export Opportunities in Egypt, Business Etiquette and Culture for Foreign Markets, and Customer Care for Export Success amongst others.

Among the specific objectives EDC Training Academy is to encourage local companies in the UAE to start exporting their products and services while companies that are already exporting to consider penetrating new markets.

The Dubai Export Academy is also seeking to equip businesses in the UAE with skills and knowledge in key areas to enhance their global competitiveness along with creating a platform whereby exporters are able to share their experiences of the global markets while at the same time educating them of best international practices.

In 2009, the Dubai Export Academy held a series of courses where more than 117 participants from 37 different companies across the UAE have attended.-TradeArabia News Service