Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 28th Universal Postal Congress will be held in Dubai from September 8 to 19, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The event will convene high-level delegations from 192 member states in the Universal Postal Union (UPU), with over 2000 participants along with others expected to attend virtually. Hosting the Congress reflects the UAE’s commitment to shaping the future of the postal and logistics sector while reinforcing international collaboration across trade and service networks.
The event underlines the UAE’s role as a thriving hub for innovation, logistics and connectivity, and as a preferred location for major international gatherings that promote dialogue and design forward-looking policies.
New strategy
Delegations will deliberate on and adopt the UPU’s new strategy for 2026-2029, which will be titled the ‘Dubai Strategy’ in recognition of the host country. In addition, the Congress will elect the UPU Director General and Deputy Director General of its next cycle, along with member states for the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council, which will oversee the implementation of the strategy and operational policies.
“By hosting this global event, the UAE demonstrates its substantial role in developing an integrated international ecosystem that reinforces international communication and creates platforms for meaningful dialogue aimed at crafting future-focused policy,” commented HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Supreme Supervision & Preparation Committee for the 28th Universal Postal Congress.
Comprehensive outcomes
The Congress is projected to deliver a comprehensive range of outcomes, including updates to postal products and remuneration mechanisms, improved service quality standards and robust collaboration between postal institutions and broader ecosystem partners.
“Together with the Union’s International Bureau, UPU member countries, and our partners in both the public and private sectors, we will drive these policies forward through capacity-building initiatives and innovation-led collaborations in supply chains and services,” stated HE Badr Al-Olama, Honorary Chair of Congress and Chairman of the Board of Directors, 7X.
The 28th Universal Postal Congress is being hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates in collaboration with the key federal and local authorities as well as regulatory and service partners.
