Dubai Customs maps out 2026–2030 trade plan

Dubai Customs has launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, with 26 initiatives covering trade facilitation, security and compliance, economic partnerships and customs services. The plan includes six strategic objectives to guide the department’s work through 2030.

A key part of the plan is to integrate ports, entry points, free zones and trade-related services. For cargo and logistics companies, better integration between these points can support smoother cargo movement and improve the flow of goods through Dubai.

The strategy also aims to strengthen customs procedures and improve the department’s ability to respond to changes in global trade and supply chains. This can help businesses plan shipments and manage cross-border cargo as trade patterns change.

The six objectives are to facilitate trade, strengthen security and compliance, secure revenues, advance economic partnerships, improve stakeholder experience and strengthen organisational excellence.

The plan also focuses on developing customs capabilities and improving service efficiency while maintaining security and compliance.

Dr Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, said: “The more efficient and transparent our procedures are, and the faster and more reliable our services become, the greater the ability of businesses to plan, grow and access markets.”

The initiatives will be implemented through 2030.