Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has chaired a high-level coordination meeting in Dubai bringing together global shipping companies and industry associations to address challenges facing regional supply chains.
The meeting, hosted by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), was attended by senior officials including Abdulla bin Damithan, Chairman of PCFC, Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, and Ahmad Yousef Al Hassan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World in the GCC.
Discussions focused on maintaining the uninterrupted flow of trade and ensuring the availability of essential goods, as the UAE reinforces its role as a resilient global logistics hub.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi highlighted that continued investment in infrastructure, supportive legislation and strong public-private partnerships have helped position the UAE as a stable and reliable centre for global trade, even amid geopolitical challenges.
He said the meeting examined current pressures on global supply chains and explored practical solutions using the UAE’s adaptable logistics network to ensure continuity and efficiency.
Officials also stressed the importance of rapid coordination and readiness, noting the country’s ability to adapt through route diversification, expanded port use and multimodal transport solutions.
Key topics included port readiness, capacity, tariff stability, war risk challenges and contingency planning to safeguard supply chains.
The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with international partners to strengthen global trade flows and support economic growth.
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation holds a meeting at its headquarters in Dubai with officials from global shipping companies operating in the UAE and representatives of shipping associations. The meeting was convened as part of efforts to strengthen collective… pic.twitter.com/1IqpzEryT8
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