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Gulf Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi Customs, Indian delegation explore cooperation to facilitate bilateral trade
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs hosted a workshop in collaboration with an official delegation from the Republic of India, led by Arti Agarwal Srinivas, Director-General of Systems and Data Management at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, India. The delegation also included representatives from the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi. The workshop aimed to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in facilitating bilateral trade, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and advancing the digital trade corridor between the two nations. During the visit, the delegation met with Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Customs, where both sides discussed opportunities to deepen customs cooperation and accelerate digital transformation across the customs sector to enhance procedural efficiency and ensure the seamless flow of goods across borders. The workshop showcased Abu Dhabi Customs' advanced digital ecosystem, highlighting its cutting-edge technical capabilities in managing customs operations. These include a smart, integrated infrastructure that provides around-the-clock customs services, in conjunction with the invisible customs ecosystem, blockchain technologies, and government service platforms such as TAMM and ATLP. Key technical topics discussed included system integration between both countries, mechanisms for data exchange, and streamlined customs procedures. These discussions were held within the framework of the MAITRI initiative, a middleware platform designed to interconnect with various national systems to facilitate international trade. The initiative serves governmental bodies, customs authorities, importers, exporters, and logistics service providers, aiming to establish a secure and fully digital trade corridor. This would enable faster customs clearance, improved transparency and compliance, enhanced trade fluidity, and a reduction in transaction time and cost between the two sides. This workshop aligns with Abu Dhabi Customs' strategic efforts to bolster partnerships with international customs administrations and develop innovative digital solutions that support global trade, in line with the economic development objectives of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. WAM
Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Customs establishes new customs centre at Sir Bani Yas Airport
7 Mar 2025 16:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has issued Administrative Decision No. (33) of 2025, amending Administrative Decision No. (244) of 2024 concerning the establishment and regulation of customs centres within Abu decision includes the establishment of a new customs centre: Sir Bani Yas Airport Customs Centre, which will operate under the supervision of the Customer Service Office of the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs, offering a 24-hour service throughout the week. The decision aims to set clear guidelines for the geographical jurisdictions of the customs centres within the emirate, defining their competencies, customs procedures and operational hours.
Arab News
02-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Abu Dhabi Customs sees record 72% pre-arrival clearance rate in 2024
RIYADH: Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 72 percent pre-arrival clearance rate in 2024, marking a significant increase as the emirate accelerates digital transformation and streamlines trade operations. The figure represents a sharp rise from 47 percent in 2023, reflecting a 53 percent annual growth rate, according to the UAE's state news agency WAM. The surge underscores efforts to enhance digital customs processes, integrate advanced technologies, and optimize clearance systems. Pre-arrival clearance for outbound shipments accounted for 85 percent of total exit declarations in 2024, up from 67 percent a year earlier, while inbound shipments made up 60 percent of entry declarations, compared with 31 percent in 2023. Abu Dhabi Customs has also automated the issuance of entry and exit customs certificates to expedite processing. Pre-arrival customs clearance, available through smart platforms like the Abu Dhabi Government Services Platform, or TAMM, and the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform, or ATLP, enables importers, exporters, and their representatives to complete customs procedures before goods reach customs centers. This process includes submitting declarations, paying duties, meeting regulatory requirements, if applicable, and finalizing procedures in advance, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Freight clearance and shipping companies have benefited from electronic integration with regulatory entities and service-level agreements with key stakeholders, reducing transaction times. In August, Abu Dhabi Customs reported that the average time for customs clearance transactions in the first half of 2024 was 13.86 minutes, down from 15.47 minutes in the same period of 2023. In December, the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs launched its 2024–2028 Strategic Plan, focused on facilitating secure and legitimate trade through advanced innovations and digital technologies. The plan is built on six pillars, including enhancing customer experience to position Abu Dhabi as a preferred trade hub, increasing revenue collection, and driving economic growth and competitiveness. It also emphasizes fostering a culture of excellence through innovation and sustainability, developing professional talent for the future of customs, and leveraging technology to achieve digital leadership. In November, Abu Dhabi Customs signed an agreement with Brazil's Tax Authority to launch the pilot phase of the Trusted Digital Trade Corridor project. The initiative aims to enhance trade, simplify customs procedures, reduce transaction times, strengthen data security, and improve cross-border trade efficiency through advanced technology and digital transformation.
