Dubai (UrduPoint / WAM / 08 April 2026 AD) His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, chaired a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation at its headquarters in Dubai. Dubai. The meeting included senior executives from Global shipping lines and maritime union representatives as part of ongoing efforts to address current challenges affecting regional supply chains.
The meeting was attended by Abdullah bin Damithan, Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, and Dr. Abdullah Busnadi, Director General of the Corporation. Dubai Customs alongside senior leaders from Logistics and maritime sectors.
During the meeting, Dr. Thani Al-Zeyoudi confirmed United Arab EmiratesOur firm commitment to protecting the continuity of trade flows and enhancing regional supply chain resilience through close collaboration with partners and forward-looking solutions that address current regional challenges.
He pointed out that the ongoing high-level coordination between key stakeholders reflects United Arab EmiratesAnd its consistent approach to strengthening partnerships and deepening regional and international cooperation. This effort aims to enhance the efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness of regional supply chains to ensure the uninterrupted movement of goods, especially essential and strategic goods.
Efforts are also being made to promote alternative trade corridors and implement advanced customs and operational frameworks that enhance the country’s competitiveness and position as a reliable global trade and logistics hub. center.
He added: “The United Arab Emirates It will continue to play a pivotal role in supporting regional and international trade stability through targeted initiatives and adaptive policies that enhance supply chain performance and sustainability. the United Arab Emirates We are ready to deepen its engagement with regional and international partners to build a more interconnected, resilient and future-ready trading system.
For his part, Bin Damithan stressed the importance of continuous coordination and cooperation between the parties everyone Stakeholders, pointing out progress Which have been taken since the previous meeting in the face of regional challenges to ensure the continuation of trade flows to the region United Arab Emirates.
He stated that the relevant authorities worked closely to implement a set of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the flexibility of the supply chain, including improving the efficiency of alternative corridors such as the ports of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, and enhancing regional maritime connectivity to ensure the movement of goods smoothly and efficiently.
He added that these achievements reflect strong cooperation and commitment from Partners from the public and private sectors, emphasizing the continued need for joint efforts amid ongoing challenges related to rising costs and operational complexities.
He also pointed out that the meeting serves as an important platform to review recently implemented initiatives, explore opportunities for further cooperation in the next phase, and support the development of practical and sustainable solutions that enhance the efficiency and continuity of the supply chain.
He reiterated that ensuring the uninterrupted flow of basic goods remains a challenge summit Priority, along with promotion United Arab EmiratesIts position as a reliable regional and global logistics company center.
At the same time, Dr. Busnad reviewed the major customs initiatives that have been implemented to support trade flows and enhance operational efficiency, reiterating Dubai Customs’ commitment to developing proactive and innovative solutions in cooperation with partners.
He stated: “During the past period, we succeeded in implementing a number of high-impact initiatives that facilitated the movement of goods and enhanced the efficiency of the supply chain, including the issuance of Customs Notice No. (6), which allows the transit movement of goods through the Green Corridor with the Sultanate of Oman.” OmanAccepting letters of pledge as valid guarantees, and organizing workshops with merchants to explain the mechanisms of the green corridor and answer their inquiries.
He added: “We are currently implementing several pilot projects, including activating the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system through shipping companies for… everyone The Green Corridor for Freight, in addition to launching a new marine feeder service linking the region to it India“And continue to strengthen trade ties.”
He also highlighted several ongoing initiatives, including extending the grace period for re-exports of goods, establishing a framework to allow more road transport companies to join the safe corridors, and expanding the green corridor to include… Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAnd provide multiple options for clearance within the corridor.
He stressed that these efforts fall within the framework of an integrated vision aimed at enhancing and strengthening the flexibility and sustainability of supply chains United Arab EmiratesPosition as a highly efficient and globally competitive logistics company center.
The meeting also reviewed key developments since the previous session, including improvements in handling critical cargo, activation of alternative transport corridors, expanded use of multimodal transport solutions, such as road and rail transport, along with enhanced operational solutions to address capacity and cost challenges.