DUBAI CUSTOMS / EXPO 2020
Dubai Customs completes 752 declarations for EXPO 2020 EXPO goods to date weigh 11.8k tonnes with a value of AED 637mn and 24 EXPO 2020 initiatives are completed.
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XPO 2020 will open its doors this October with the confirmed participation of 192 countries around the world, along with many international organizations, firms and academic institutions. Latest figures released by Dubai Customs reveal that the government department has completed 752 declarations for EXPO 2020 since 2014. Goods cleared for EXPO between 2014 and 2021 were valued AED 637.3mn (US$ 173.5mn). EXPO goods weighed 11.8K tonnes, 11.6K tonnes for imports and 186.7 tonnes for exports. “Dubai Customs provides worldclass services to EXPO participants and exhibitors,” affirmed Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive Director, Clients Management Division, Dubai Customs.
Integrated process “We have launched 24 initiatives in support of this grand event, and we completed integration process will other government partners to ensure a pleasant and unforgettable experience for all
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participants and visitors. The customs clearance guide of EXPO 2020 has been approved as an Authorized Economic Operator,” he continued. Al Khaja added that hosting EXPO 2020 will add great value to the national economy and contribute to a sustainable development as envisioned by the wise leadership. These projects will help raise Dubai’s profile as a world class cosmopolitan and a global hub of trade, tourism and travel. For this, Dubai Customs provided the best services to the participants of EXPO so that they register and clear their goods in a very short time, a press statement noted.
Al Maktoum International Exhibitors can register online without a need to visit customs centres. Dubai Customs will do all requirements needed for the expansion of Al Maktoum Airport. Dubai Customs equipped the airport with 13 new inspection systems and highly qualified cadres to ensure this vital airport is well prepared for the international event. “The outstanding initiatives and the great support introduced by our
Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja Executive Director, Clients Management Division, Dubai Customs.
partners including Dubai Customs will be the main catalysts to raise EXPO 2020 to be the most distinctive edition in EXPO history. All these achievements in hosting the grand event reflect the UAE’s impressive capability in fulfilment of EXPO theme: Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” observed Mohammed Issa al Ansari, spokesman for Expo 2020 Dubai.
No customs duties Dubai Customs developed procedures of temporary entry for goods, which will be exhibited in EXPO 2020 in accordance with the regulations implemented in the country. These goods and materials are not subject to any customs duties within the period of their stay in Dubai. Dubai Customs developed a dedicated customs channel to help with the clearance of EXPO shipments in short time, enabling exhibitors to clear their shipments online using their smart devices.
