Abu dhabi: The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs and Ras Al Khaimah Customs have entered into a strategic agreement to enhance integration and cooperation, aligning with the UAE's vision to harmonize customs coordination at both federal and local levels.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Customs, and Dr. Rashed Rashed Al Mehrezi, Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah Customs. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, at the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion during GITEX Global 2025.
The agreement signifies a commitment from both parties to develop a robust customs compliance framework and enhance operational efficiency. This will be achieved by adopting best operational practices, contributing to national objectives, and strengthening the UAE's competitiveness in the customs field both regionally and globally.
The objectives of the agreement include supporting comprehensive integration, strengthening coordination, promoting the exchange of information, knowledge, and expertise, and developing human capital. The agreement also focuses on advancing digital transformation and leveraging modern systems and artificial intelligence technologies in operations management.
Specific systems to be utilized include the RIMAH system from Abu Dhabi Customs, which employs AI to determine the nature of shipments before they arrive at customs ports, and DHAFRA, an AI-powered platform for data governance and management.
Both parties are set to exchange best practices in innovation, automation, and warehouse management. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori emphasized Abu Dhabi Customs' dedication to fostering strategic relations and expanding cooperation, utilizing its technical and human capabilities to support national economic goals and advance an innovation-driven, digitally enabled institutional work environment.
Dr. Rashed Rashed Al Mehrezi highlighted that this cooperation heralds a new phase of sustainable partnerships, supporting the development of the customs ecosystem.