SDGS 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDGS 17: Partnership for the Goals
Yogyakarta, January 30, 2024 – Abdurrahman Al Kholili, a student of Arabic Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has successfully completed an internship at the Regional Board of the Indonesian Export Companies Association (DPD Gabungan Perusahaan Ekspor Indonesia – GPEI) DIY. During the 3-month internship, Kholili actively participated in various projects, including Indonesia’s largest trade exhibition, Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2023, which took place from October 18 to 22, 2023.
GPEI DIY was one of the participants in the exhibition held in Hall 3 (F&B Product), Booth 24B, showcasing a variety of flagship products from local entrepreneurs, such as spices, gudeg (a traditional Javanese dish), coconut shell charcoal briquettes, palm sugar, and herbal drinks. Leveraging his proficient Arabic language skills, Kholili was assigned to attract buyers from Arab countries.
Kholili’s proficiency in the Arabic language proved effective in enhancing communication, engagement, and customer satisfaction. This increased the chances of closing deals with buyers. Thus, foreign language proficiency, especially in Arabic, has proven to create opportunities and make a tangible contribution to the nation’s economic progress.
