Dubai Chambers discusses with 100 officials of local and international companies mechanisms to enhance the smooth movement of goods and freight

Dubai Chambers, in cooperation with Dubai Customs and DP World Group, recently organized an extensive business meeting with 100 officials from major local and international companies operating in the emirate, with the aim of getting to know closely the most important logistical requirements for various economic sectors in light of the exceptional circumstances the world is witnessing.

The meeting, which was chaired by Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers, was attended by Dr. Abdullah Bu Senad, Director General of Dubai Customs, Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, and Ahmed Yousef Al Hassan, CEO and General Manager of DB World in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to leaders of private sector companies operating in various economic sectors.

The meeting witnessed an interactive dialogue on the most prominent challenges related to the shipping and logistics sector in the midst of the current changes, and a package of practical ideas and solutions were discussed in cooperation with the relevant partners to support the efforts made to ensure the smooth movement of all goods and commodities and enhance the efficiency of supply chains.

Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers, said: “Dubai’s integrated logistics services system has established the confidence of the local and global business community in the exceptional efficiency and readiness that characterizes the emirate’s economy. This, along with proactive government policies, close cooperation between the public and private sectors, and high institutional flexibility, has contributed to enhancing the private sector’s ability to face the urgent challenges created by the geopolitical conditions taking place in the region and the world, thus consolidating Dubai’s position as a major hub on the map of international trade.”

Al Mansouri added: “Dubai Chambers continues its firm commitment to empowering companies operating in the emirate and enhancing their competitive capabilities in all circumstances, based on the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors, which constitutes a basic foundation for supporting the resilience of the national economy and the sustainability of its growth. Through intensive and permanent coordination with all concerned parties, we are keen to provide qualitative support to protect the interests of the business community and enhance the flexibility and readiness of all economic sectors.”

The meeting comes within the framework of a series of intensive meetings organized by Dubai Chambers during the current period with the private sector to follow up on the reality of the business system in light of the current changes, anticipate the prospects for the next stage, and enhance effective mechanisms to support the readiness of all sectors to keep pace with global challenges. The chambers are also working to intensify joint work to keep pace with the current circumstances, closely identify the changing requirements of all sectors, and review the optimal mechanisms to support companies, enhance their competitiveness, and develop their business practices efficiently and effectively.