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UAE UNVEILS PLANS FOR
'ECOMARK' ACCREDITATION
FRAMEWORK FOR MSMES
News Home More from Business Wednesday, 17 January 2024 11:26
By ARN News Staff
WAM
The UAE has announced plans to develop the first-ever sustainability accreditation
framework specifically for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the World
Economic Forum in Davos.
The move to boost competitiveness in the global green economy, was highlighted by Dr. Thani bin
Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, during a panel discussion titled ‘A New Trade
Order: Inclusive Growth’.
He emphasised that MSMEs have a pivotal role in driving the transition toward a lower-carbon
economy. However, the contribution of MSMEs such as those run and operated by
underrepresented groups including women and youth can only be unlocked through targeted and
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