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Media In – Dubai 10 April 2018 WAM
Dubai’s foreign trade has exceeded 5.3 trillion dirhams in five years from 2013 to 2017, Dubai Customs Director Ahmed Mahbub Musabah said.
The value of Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade in 2017 rose to AED 1.302 trillion, an increase of 26 billion dirhams compared to 2016. The number of customs transactions grew by 3.4 percent to 9 million in 2017 compared with 8.7 million in 2016.
Mr. Ahmed Mahbub Musabah said that the winning of the award / government support body for Expo 2020 at the 21st edition of the Dubai Government Excellence Awards 2018 reflects a success story that began in November 2013 when the UAE was announced to host Dubai Expo 2020, Strategic importance through the allocation of projects and procedures of clearance distinct ..
He pointed out that the support of hosting the Expo is the focus of initiatives and projects of Dubai Customs participating in the sixth edition of the Dubai International Exhibition of Government Achievements 21 initiatives.
Dubai’s foreign trade statistics show the emirate’s ability to enhance its global role as a central hub for trade and investment despite the challenges facing the international economic environment. Dubai’s foreign trade is performing well, reflecting the efficiency of Dubai’s trade performance and the Emirate’s ability to increase its foreign trade volume In the import, export and re-export operations.
The Dubai Customs Director said that enhancing the value of Dubai’s trade requires continuous stimulation of innovation and innovation to initiate initiatives aimed at facilitating customs procedures and ensuring the safety and security of the community.
