Govt is to establish “Pakistan Mart” in UAE

August 6, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan is set to establish a landmark export hub “Pakistan Mart” in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a strategic initiative to expand its global trade footprint particularly in the Gulf, Africa, and beyond.

The “Pakistan Mart” a large-scale commercial and logistics facility near Jebel Ali, UAE will be developed with full support from global logistics giant DP World, which has pledged to bear the construction cost of the project entirely.

The bulletin was made during a high-level meeting in Islamabad between a joint delegation from the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.

The delegation was led by NLC’s Director General and included Fakhr Alam, Vice Chairman of DP World and CEO of the Pakistan Mart Project, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce.

The proposed Pakistan Mart will offer warehousing, retail outlets, showrooms and e-commerce fulfillment centers to Pakistani exporters, creating a one-stop trade platform for “Made-in-Pakistan” goods.

It is designed to enhance market access for Pakistani textiles, garments, surgical instruments, sports goods, food items, perishables and nutraceuticals.

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan called the initiative “a transformational project” that would redefine Pakistan’s export strategy, particularly in high-potential markets across the Middle East and Africa.

He stressed the importance of integrating logistics and e-commerce infrastructure to capitalize on rising demand in digital and cross-border trade.

“This project will not only improve Pakistan’s export visibility but also strengthen our economic diplomacy in the region,” Khan said. “We are committed to facilitating its development and ensuring that export-ready enterprises are identified and supported.”

The minister directed the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and other relevant bodies to immediately mobilize support for the project’s rollout.

The delegation in turn, urged the Ministry to help identify tenants raise awareness among exporters and coordinate efforts across government and industry.

The Pakistan Mart is expected to significantly lower barriers for exporters by offering a physical base close to regional buyers, reducing logistics costs and improving delivery timelines a key advantage in sectors like perishables and fashion.

Once operational, Pakistan Mart will represent a major milestone in Pakistan’s trade diversification strategy aligning with broader government efforts to stimulate non-traditional exports and attract foreign investment.

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