Dubai Launches ICV Programme to Boost Local Manufacturing

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Dubai has started a new programme to support local factories and small businesses. This new plan, called the Dubai In-Country Value Programme, is being run by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism along with the Dubai Department of Finance. The main aim of this plan is to make sure that government departments buy more products and services from businesses that are based in Dubai, especially those owned by Emiratis or those that employ local people.

The programme will be managed through a system known as TASHAROK, which is a shared government shopping platform. This platform helps different government offices buy what they need from a list of approved local sellers, often at lower prices. The TASHAROK system is managed by the Support Services Centre at Dubai Finance. It includes 42 product categories such as medical items and office goods, and will now give priority to businesses that are based in Dubai or hire people who live there.

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To make the plan work better, seven main government departments will take part. These departments will use the In-Country Value rules when they buy things, which means they will prefer local goods and services over imported ones. They will also set up agreements with trusted suppliers, and these deals will be available to other government offices to make sure everyone follows the same way of buying. This helps save time and money, and also gives more chances to local companies.

This programme is part of a larger vision called the D33 Agenda, which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy by the year 2033. By focusing more on using things made within the city, the government hopes to keep more money inside the local economy. This will help create more jobs, grow small and medium businesses, and make Dubai a stronger and more self-reliant city.

According to Hadi Badri, who leads the Dubai Economic Development Corporation, this new programme is a big change in the way the government buys goods. He said that it will help Dubai become better prepared for the future by supporting local industries and building a more flexible economy. He also mentioned that it will boost Dubai’s position in the world as a place for top-quality production and fresh ideas.

Hamed Al Awadhi from the Department of Finance added that the strong teamwork between DET and DOF is helping to bring this plan into action. He said that spending more of the government’s money on local businesses is a smart step toward making Dubai’s economy better and stronger in the long run. He also explained that the TASHAROK system will make it easier for government workers to buy what they need and get the best prices while supporting local suppliers.

To make sure everything works well, DET and DOF have also held training sessions for the government workers who will be using the system. These sessions help the staff understand how to use the ICV rules when choosing suppliers, how to measure the value of local content in products, and how to make good decisions that support Dubai’s goals.

This whole effort is meant to help Dubai businesses grow by giving them more chances to work with the government. It supports the goal of making Dubai a more successful and self-sufficient city, where local talent and local products are valued and used more often. The Dubai In-Country Value Programme is a big step toward building a better future for everyone living and working in the city.