Dubai Reports More Than 60% of Customs Transactions Completed Through AEO
More than 60% of the total customs transactions in Dubai through the first half of this year took place through the authorized economic operator program, the United Arab Emirates city said Oct. 4. It said the program has played a…
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significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for companies involved in importing food and medical supplies. Companies participating in the AEO program reported faster customs clearance and a “boost” to their “external trade,” Dubai Customs said. “The AEO program has significantly sped up trade transactions and supported the local supply chain,” said Eman Badr Al-Suwaidy, the director of Dubai’s Customs Valuation Department and head of the Dubai Customs AEO Program. “This is clearly manifested in the increased number of customs transactions carried out through the program.”