Maintains trade flows worth AED 33.9bn
The Executive Council of Dubai, have provided more than AED 79mn in liquidity to the private sector, helped maintain trade flows worth AED 33.9bn between 1 March and 30 June 2026, supported business continuity for thousands of companies and strengthened supply chain resilience.
Introduced to strengthen economic resilience and maintain trade continuity amid regional developments, the measures reinforced business confidence, supported the long-term viability of businesses and consolidated Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and logistics, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.
Exceptional environment
“Supporting the business community in an exceptional environment is a national responsibility that safeguards the emirate’s achievements and strengthens its capacity for sustained growth,” stated HE Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
“Between 1 March and 30 June 2026, Dubai Customs attracted more than 4,000 new customers, reinforcing investor confidence and Dubai’s economic competitiveness,” noted HE Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General, Dubai Customs.
“The package included extending deadlines for suspended duty cases, allowing customs duties to be paid in instalments and reducing financial penalties by 80%,” added Rashid Al-Sharid, Executive Director of the Finance and Administration Division, Dubai Customs.
Extending deadlines
Dubai Customs also extended the deadlines for suspended duty cases, demonstrating the direct economic impact of these facilitation measures. A total of 6,613 companies benefited from a 120-day extension for customs declarations covering import for re-export, temporary admission and all types of transit.
Food products topped the list of goods passing through the Green Corridor, valued at more than AED 5.3bn, followed by machinery and electrical equipment worth AED 4.24bn, vehicles at AED 2.21bn, plastics at AED 1.5bn, and iron and steel products at more than AED 1bn. The remaining goods were valued at over AED 19.6bn, reflecting the diversity of the emirate’s trade base.
