Dubai to welcome a Pakistan Market, serving as an export hub for international commercial ventures
Pakistan Mart in Dubai: A Promising Export Hub for Pakistani Businesses
The Pakistan Mart, a flagship commercial and export hub, is under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic project is a joint venture between Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and the UAE-based DP World logistics company [1][2][4].
The Pakistan Mart is set to become a permanent, zero-cost facility featuring warehouses, retail units, showrooms, and e-commerce fulfillment centers, showcasing 'Made in Pakistan' products [1][2][4]. The project was announced at high-level meetings, including Pakistan's Federal Minister for Commerce and key stakeholders from NLC and DP World [1][4].
Benefits for Pakistani Exporters
The Pakistan Mart will serve as a strategic export gateway, granting Pakistani exporters direct access to Middle Eastern, African, South American, and other international markets [1][2][5]. By reducing reliance on intermediaries and associated high commission fees, it will enable more than 500 exporters, many of them small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market reach with minimized logistical barriers [1][4][5].
Key sectors expected to benefit include textiles, surgical instruments, sports goods, food items, dairy, and nutraceuticals, reflecting Pakistan's export strengths [2][4]. The facility will enhance the visibility of Pakistani goods globally, strengthening the "Made in Pakistan" brand and improving trade relations with the Gulf and beyond [3][5].
A Transformative Project for Pakistan's Trade and Export Visibility
Government officials described the initiative as transformational and a "milestone" for Pakistan's export-led economic growth [2][4][5]. The project's role in increasing trade visibility and reducing transaction costs for exporters is emphasized.
Minister Kamal, the Federal Minister for Commerce, views the initiative as a "transformational project" for Pakistan's trade and export visibility [2][4][5]. He instructs the Ministry of Commerce and its departments, including the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), to coordinate closely on the project's rollout. Minister Kamal also emphasizes the importance of supporting e-commerce fulfilment and logistics to unlock digital export potential.
The Gulf region, particularly the UAE, offers strategic advantages such as geographical proximity, low freight costs, and well-established Pakistani trade networks [6]. Minister Kamal assures full governmental support in streamlining export processes and identifying enterprises ready to participate [6].
In summary, the Pakistan Mart is currently in the development phase, set to open soon near Jebel Ali, Dubai. It is expected to be a game-changing platform driving significant growth in Pakistani exports to the Middle East, Africa, and other regions by providing direct market access, reducing logistical challenges, and enhancing brand presence internationally [1][2][4][5]. The session included presentations on the upcoming Pakistan Mart, with the delegation urging the ministry to play an enabling role in tenant selection, running awareness campaigns, and supporting exporters in making the most of this opportunity [7]. Minister Kamal thanks both NLC and DP World for their support.
- Exporters of sports goods from Pakistan will find the Pakistan Mart particularly beneficial, as it offers a strategic gateway to international markets.
- In line with Pakistan's export strengths in food items, the Pakistan Mart is expected to boost the visibility of these products globally, benefiting the local food industry.
