The platform aims to simplify municipal and customs transactions of over 18,000 food-trading companies
Dubai Trade, DP World, UAE Region’s single window platform for cross-border trade recently announced the launch of Zadi, a unified food import platform aimed at facilitating the import and re-export of food shipments throughout Dubai ports.
The first-of-its-kind platform in the Middle East is part of Dubai Trade’s plan to be the leading integrated platform in all import and re-export services. It also aligns with the UAE plan for the post-Covid19 era that will ensure the country’s robust recovery and development.
Initiated by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai, and through synergy of efforts between DP World-UAE Region, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade, the platform is positioned to help over 18,000 companies in Dubai execute 360,000 transactions annually via its streamlined process.
“Zadi’s integration with Dubai Customs and Dubai Municipality helps to seamlessly facilitate the import and re-export process. This end-to-end integration allows us to offer our online services and logistics capabilities to the world, helping secure vital food supplies, both locally and regionally,” stated Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region.
“Zadi unifies service delivery channels by ensuring that there is no duplication of any processes. In the long-term, the platform facilitates the release of imported food and unifies service delivery channels to meet the customers’ expectations,” commented Eng. Dawood Al Hajri, Director General, Dubai Municipality.
“Through the new platform, we will accelerate customs inspections and clearance of food shipments. Zadi facilitates our transactions through the integration of parties involved in food trading especially Dubai Municipality,” concluded Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General, Dubai Customs.
