After customs transactions recorded an exceptional jump of 53% in the first half

Dubai leads the recovery in the global trade sector

  • Dubai Customs launched the electronic entry/exit certificates initiative to promote merchandise exports from Jebel Ali Port.

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  • Ahmed Mahboub Musabih: "We harness all capabilities to develop systems that speed up the completion of transactions and the flow of foreign trade movement to Dubai."

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Dubai continues its global leadership in the ranks of the most prominent trade centers, as the emirate showed a great ability to quickly recover from the repercussions of the emerging Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic in various economic sectors, to lead the recovery movement in the global commercial sector, at a time when investor confidence witnessed An increasing rise thanks to the dynamic and energetic government policies, which were directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

strong growth

The commercial sector in Dubai continued its strong growth, surpassing the pre-Covid-19 stage, as the customs transactions completed by the Dubai Customs Department recorded an exceptional jump of 53.4%, to reach 11.2 million transactions during the first half of this year 2021, compared to 7.3 million transactions for the period. The same year 2020, which reflects the immunity of the emirate's economy against external shocks, the diversity and flexibility of the drivers of economic growth enjoyed by Dubai, which has established its position as a global destination attracting foreign investments, and the ability to transform challenges into real opportunities.

recovery leadership

The Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, confirmed that the Emirate of Dubai is leading the recovery movement in the global trade sector, pointing out that Dubai's non-oil foreign trade recorded a growth of 10% to reach 354.4 billion dirhams during the first quarter of this year, compared to With 323 billion dirhams in the first quarter of 2020.

He added: "We are working with all our energies and harnessing all capabilities to develop systems and programs that speed up the completion of transactions and the flow of the emirate's foreign trade movement, bringing the value of trade to two trillion dirhams, according to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ».

He continued, "The commercial sector in Dubai plays a pivotal role in supporting the economic structure, and we at (Dubai Customs) are working to strengthen this sector, and consolidate Dubai's role as a global hub in inter-trade, and an attractive destination for major investors and international companies, where we were able, thanks to the advanced technology that we invested For decades, the performance of our tasks in an advanced manner, and the provision of smart customs services that push towards facilitating procedures, and achieving added value for business sectors and investors.”

Department initiatives

Musabih pointed out that Dubai Customs' initiatives in the commercial sector aim to achieve an upward growth in operations, as Dubai Customs recently launched the electronic entry/exit certificates initiative, in cooperation with DP World - Emirates Region. To enhance the process of merchandise exports from Jebel Ali Port, which comes within Dubai Customs’ plans to automate customs procedures, and rely on advanced technology to reduce dealers’ time and cost, supporting trade operations and increasing the value of Dubai World trade.

He added that Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority, launched the “Merchant Export Reports” service, which Dubai Customs provides to merchants, to enable them to apply the zero rate of value-added tax on the export of goods by clearing agents or freight agents appointed by buyers abroad. , within a period of 90 days from the date of exportation abroad.

smart systems

The Director General of Dubai Customs revealed that 99.6% of the customs transactions, amounting to 11.16 million transactions, were completed through smart and electronic channels, with 7.9 million transactions, 70.8% for smart channels, 3.2 million transactions, and 28.8% for electronic transactions, while the share of transactions reached Manual through the “counter” 0.37%, with 41.8 thousand transactions only.

He stressed that the systems and development projects that Dubai Customs devised are widely praised by the World Customs Organization, which considered it a role model. The department also crowned its efforts in leading the development of the sector by hosting the Fifth International Conference of the Accredited Economic Operator Program last May, which stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation Between customs departments, other government agencies and the private sector, and the exchange of secure data to increase the volume of trade and maintain the flexibility of supply chains after the “Covid-19” pandemic recedes.

Customs data jump

The customs declaration service recorded a record growth of 66.6% to exceed 10 million customs declarations during the first half, compared to six million customs declarations for the same period last year, at an average of 55,5 thousand customs declarations per day.

The number of requests for submitting recovery claims amounted to 475.9 thousand, and the service of requesting certificates and reports 298 thousand requests, booking a customs inspection appointment, 139.8 thousand, and requesting business registration 110.6 thousand.

24 initiatives to support "Expo 2020 Dubai"

Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, said: “With the start of the countdown to (Expo 2020 Dubai) next October, which enhances opportunities to attract investments to the UAE, and a spurt of growth in the coming years, (Dubai Customs) offers the participants And exhibitors as well as visitors to the exhibition have world-class services, as the department provided 24 initiatives to support (Expo), and we have completed the implementation of these initiatives by 100%, and we have also completed linking projects with most government partners, to enhance integration in government services for the participants in the exhibition, and the official customs broker was approved for ( Expo 2020 Dubai), as an authorized economic operator, as well as preparing an integrated guideline for customs procedures for participants in the upcoming event.

• 99.6% of customs transactions with 11.16 million transactions completed through smart and electronic channels.

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