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Zawya
11-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Customs named Best Customs Authority in the Middle East 2025
Abdulla Busenad: We are strengthening Dubai's leading position on the global trade map Dubai – In a milestone achievement that reflects its unwavering commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation—while supporting the nation's ambitious vision—Dubai Customs has been awarded the "Customs Authority of the Year 2025" at the Middle East level, as part of the Middle East Transport and Logistics Awards (TLME). This accolade was earned after receiving the highest number of votes from specialists and experts in the customs and logistics sectors via an electronic voting system. Today, Dubai Customs stands as a global benchmark for implementing the latest digital transformation technologies, with nearly 99.7% of its customs transactions conducted through digital platforms. This high level of digitalization has significantly accelerated procedures, reduced clearance times, and facilitated seamless and transparent trade flows—fully aligned with Dubai's vision and its competitiveness as a strategic global trade hub. Additionally, the Department has developed an advanced security system capable of detecting and preventing smuggling attempts and customs fraud, thereby strengthening the protection of society and the national economy. On this occasion, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, emphasized that this accomplishment adds to the Department's extensive record of achievements. Recently, Dubai Customs also received the award for the Best Pioneering Initiative for its Cross-Border E-Commerce initiative, under the "Hamdan bin Mohammed Government Services Program." Continuing its strategic plan, the Department is dedicated to reinforcing Dubai's position as a leading global center for international trade and logistics. This supports the goals of Dubai's Economic Agenda D33 and drives future transformations in the global trade sector through the innovation and development of advanced customs services that leverage cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence. Dr. Busenad further highlighted that Dubai Customs is committed to ongoing improvement and development by providing all the necessary elements and capabilities to increase Dubai's foreign trade volumes. This commitment ensures an exceptional experience for businesses and sectors, boosting returns on their commercial activities and attracting further foreign investments to this vital sector. Meanwhile, Eng. Adel Al Suwaidi, Director of Customs Valuation at Dubai Customs, who received the award during the ceremony, stated: 'Dubai Customs has made significant strides in automating customs procedures and reducing the time required to complete transactions. We have developed services that are among the first of their kind worldwide. The 'Seamless Inspections' project launched by the Department represents a qualitative leap in customs operations by relocating inspection procedures to an integrated system at company warehouse premises. This innovation has contributed to cutting inspection times by more than 50%.' The TLME Awards were established with a vision to transform the traditional business awards model. What sets TLME apart is its commitment to transparency, credibility, and genuine recognition from within the industry. It was among the first organizations to adopt a public electronic voting system in this field, ensuring an open and fair selection process.
Egypt Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt Speeds Up Customs Clearance, Releases $27.2 Billion in Goods by Mid-May
Egypt's Customs Authority has cleared approximately $27.2 billion worth of goods from the start of 2025 through mid-May, reflecting the government's intensified efforts to streamline trade and support economic activity. The announcement was made by Sherif El-Kilany, Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policies, during a high-level meeting led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The meeting, attended by Kamel El-Wazir (Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport) and Ahmed Kouchouk (Minister of Finance), focused on evaluating progress in customs reform—particularly the implementation of the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. El-Kilany noted that the cleared goods included $11 billion worth of production inputs and raw materials, along with $6.8 billion worth of strategic commodities. He further stated that from January 2024 to mid-May 2025, the total value of released goods, including petroleum products, reached $105.3 billion. Of this, $43.5 billion represented production supplies, while $26.4 billion covered strategic goods. Minister El-Wazir highlighted the significance of accelerating customs procedures, especially for production inputs essential to Egypt's manufacturing sectors. He emphasized that the reforms not only reduce clearance times but also contribute to improving productivity across industries. He also reiterated the ministry's commitment to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to advance and expand the ACI system, forming a cornerstone of Egypt's broader efforts to modernize its customs infrastructure.
Saba Yemen
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Civil Defense: Zionist enemy targeted crew while performing their humanitarian duty
Gaza - Saba: The Civil Defense in Gaza said on Tuesday that the Zionist enemy targeted its crews while they were performing their humanitarian duty and attempting to rescue the injured in a residential house that was bombed near the Customs Authority east of Khan Yunis. In a statement, the Civil Defense strongly condemned the enemy's targeting of its crews while they were performing their duty to rescue the injured and transport them to hospitals. The Civil Defense explained that two of its crew members sustained moderate injuries, while the others survived after the house was targeted again while they were at the scene. The Civil Defense was able to withdraw without being able to rescue the injured citizens trapped there. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
19-04-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Project management course at Customs Authority
Sana'a (Saba) – An 11-day training course in project management using Microsoft Project began today at the Customs Authority. Organized by the Authority, the course will last for 30 trainees, comprising general managers and their deputies, will receive theoretical and practical lectures on project planning using the Microsoft Project system and capacity building in planning according to modern management standards. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Bloomberg
14-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Chinese Exports Swell Ahead of US Tariffs That Will Snarl Trade
China's exports rebounded in March, providing a boost to the economy ahead of the massive tariff hikes imposed against it by the US this month. Exports in dollar terms rose 12.4% from a year earlier, the customs authority said Monday, well above the 4.6% gain projected by economists. Imports slumped 4.3%, worse than the 2.1% forecast decline. That left a trade surplus of $102.6 billion last month.
