The business community in the country is set to experience growth and contribute the growth of the country’s economy.
This is after The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Center launched its extended digital e-commerce platform “Order N Get” (ONG) in the country.
According to the company the platform will act as a major gateway to shop from Dubai to the country.
It will facilitates online sales of products by verified sellers, offer wide range of products and an end to end delivery experience for both sellers and shoppers in the UAE and the Africa region.
According to the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), President, Richard Ngatia, the launch of the online trading platform, will be an opportunity for the Country’s business community to grow as a result of access to new international markets.
“ Africa & UAE trade partnership has been a hallmark of growth and is poised for further growth with the launch of OrderNGet. This is an exciting opportunity for our business community to leverage on E-commerce to access the UAE market for improved trade ” Ngatia said.
The platform facilitates All types of businesses to sell products online and provide customers with online shopping experience.
According to the company the initiative aims to support large- and small-scale businesses by giving them wider market access and visibility for their products in the online marketplace.
Some of the products customers can order include ; electronics, beauty & fragrance, home and kitchen products, baby & kid's products and fashion.
UAE Trade Center, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, of OrderNGet, Walid Hareb AlFalahi,said that the platform e-connects UAE and Africa thereby facilitating businesses to expand into new markets.
"This will help customers sell or buy products at their convenience and under the umbrella of open market principles in a secure transactional environment,” Hareb said.
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Head, MSME Banking Pithon M Mutiga, said that the platform will help bring positive impact to traders in both the export and import business.
“NBK is dedicated to support Kenya - UAE trade and is cognizant of the fact that to achieve this, we must work with partners and players in the industry,” he said.