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Gulf Today
6 days ago
- 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
Hi Dubai
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Customs Strengthens Trade Ties with India to Boost Regional Logistics and Economic Corridor
Dubai Customs has deepened its trade cooperation with India following a high-level meeting aimed at accelerating regional logistics and developing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Led by Arti Agarwal Srinivas, Director General at India's Directorate General of Systems and Data Management, the Indian delegation met with Dubai Customs officials, including Director General Dr. Abdulla Busenad, to discuss advancing customs facilitation, digital data exchange, and supply chain efficiency. Representatives from DP World also joined the discussions. The talks focused on strengthening inter-MENA trade, streamlining clearance procedures, and expanding logistics services to boost the flow of goods between the two countries. Dubai highlighted its commitment to becoming a global trade and logistics hub as part of the Dubai Economic Agenda. A key initiative presented was the MAITRI platform, a single digital interface designed to integrate customs and port systems between the UAE and India. The platform aims to cut delays and costs, enhance data sharing, and unlock new logistics opportunities. Both sides reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with India recognizing Dubai's vital role as a trade gateway connecting Asia with the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Al Bawaba
07-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Dubai and India strengthen their strategic partnership in trade and logistics services
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop international economic relations and facilitate trade between Dubai and its trading partners, Dubai Customs hosted an expanded meeting with the participation of a delegation from the Republic of India, headed by Arti Agarwal Srinivas Director General, Directorate General of Systems and Data Management at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).A delegation from DP World also participated in the meeting. The meeting tackled ways to enhance cooperation in inter-MENA trading trends and supply chain, logistics services, fast-tracked clearance procedures, and customs facilitations used to accelerate trade movement and increase the flow of goods. The meeting also discussed the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and its associated virtual trade corridor. At the beginning of the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, welcomed the visiting delegation, emphasizing that this visit is part of the Dubai Economic Agenda's vision to enhance Dubai's role as a global trade and logistics also underscores the strength of relations between Dubai and India, which are witnessing rapid growth across various economic sectors. Moreover, we are working to facilitate trade with Dubai's trading partners in Asia, the first one of them is the Republic of India. Our goals are to encourage investment, facilitate trade, and enhance Dubai's position on global competitiveness indicators. For her part, the head of the Indian delegation, Arti Agarwal Srinivas, praised the significant developments witnessed by Dubai's customs and logistics system, emphasizing that India views Dubai as a pivotal partner in supporting the smooth flow of supply chain and a strategic gateway to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The meeting was attended by Mansoor Al-Malik, Executive-Director for Policies and Legislation Division at Dubai Customs, and Ateeq Al Muhairi, the Executive Director of the Customs Development Sector at Dubai Customs. 'The MAITRI platform' was reviewed; it is a single digital platform that aims to facilitate the data exchange between Customs and Port systems in the UAE and India. This aims to increase the movement of goods, reduce delays and customs costs, and open up broader horizons for logistics partnerships that serve common interests and keep pace with future ambitions.
