New collaboration to equip entrepreneurs and SMEs with the capabilities to scale internationally
DHL GoTrade program to deliver structured export-readiness training and cross-border trade expertise
Preferential DHL Express shipping rates to support business growth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 2026: Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone DSBH has entered into a strategic collaboration with DHL Express UAE, the world’s leading international express logistics provider, reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving business ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs to grow, scale, and compete globally.
The collaboration is designed to provide practical, high-impact support to businesses operating within Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone by combining world-class logistics expertise with business capability development. The initiative focuses on strengthening export readiness, simplifying cross-border trade, and enabling SMEs to access international markets with greater confidence.
At the heart of the collaboration is DHL GoTrade program, a global initiative that empowers SMEs through knowledge transfer and capacity building. Through the program, DSBH members will gain access to the “Trade and Grow Beyond Borders” curriculum, delivered by certified DHL facilitators, providing practical guidance on international trade, customs procedures, shipping documentation, logistics planning, and export best practices.
In addition to the training program, DSBH members will also benefit from preferential DHL Express shipping rates, enabling businesses to access reliable international logistics solutions at competitive rates as they expand into new markets.
Saif Al-Ali , Director- Licensing and Free Zone Management, said: “Our collaboration with DHL reinforces DSBH’s commitment to supporting businesses well beyond company formation. Logistics and global connectivity are central to the UAE’s economy, and by bringing DHL’s expertise and its GoTrade program into our ecosystem, we are giving founders the practical tools they need to take their businesses into new markets.”
Mahmoud Haj Hussein, Managing Director of DHL Express UAE, said:
“Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the UAE’s economy and play a vital role in driving innovation, employment, and international trade. Through our GoTrade program, DHL Express is committed to helping entrepreneurs build the knowledge and capabilities needed to navigate global markets with confidence. We are pleased to collaborate with Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone to support its growing community of entrepreneurs with practical training, trusted logistics solutions, and the tools they need to accelerate their international growth.”
Located within Dubai South, one of the UAE’s largest master-planned urban developments, Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone provides businesses with access to a strategically connected ecosystem linked to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, Etihad Rail, and the UAE’s major road network. The collaboration with DHL Express further strengthens DSBH’s value proposition by combining seamless business setup with practical support that helps entrepreneurs succeed in regional and global markets.
The collaboration marks another step in expanding the value available to businesses within the free zone, and in supporting entrepreneurs throughout their business journey.
About Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone:
Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone is a founder-first free zone located within Dubai South, the master-planned district built around aviation, logistics, and trade. DSBH provides business licensing, visa and residency services, banking partnerships, and post-license business support through a fully digital platform, with structured pathways that take founders from application to operation. The free zone is designed for entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and established businesses looking to launch, operate, and scale in Dubai.
About DHL Express:
DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 389,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 82.9 billion euros in 2025. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
