Dubai Customs has just deployed a new blockchain platform to simplify the supply chain and reduce customs paperwork. This is part of a plan to strengthen Dubai's position as a leading global commercial hub.
Recently, Dubai Customs officially launched a new blockchain platform, promising to significantly simplify the domestic and cross-border supply chain process. This initiative not only promotes digital transformation but also strengthens cooperation between government agencies and the logistics industry.
Mr. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said that this innovation reflects the Dubai government's ambition to turn the locality into a global trade and logistics center. . He also emphasized that the application of blockchain will strengthen Dubai's position in the international arena.
The new blockchain solution is designed to shorten customs clearance times and enable fast and secure trade transactions. Thanks to its ability to securely exchange data, blockchain will increase supply chain transparency and reduce reliance on paperwork.
According to Dr. Abdullah Busnad, Director General of Dubai Customs, the blockchain platform also allows tracking the movement of goods in the supply chain in real time, thereby significantly enhancing the effectiveness of anti-fraud measures. and counterfeit goods in customs clearance.
Mr. Atiq Almehairi, Executive Director of Customs Development Department at Dubai Customs, emphasized that the blockchain platform will improve service efficiency by simplifying data exchange and automating customs clearance processes.
The Dubai government is actively applying blockchain in many fields. Dubai Police uses blockchain solutions to store and transfer evidence and data about criminal cases. Several Dubai government agencies have opened offices in the Metaverse. With an open policy for crypto businesses, the UAE government is also making efforts to turn Dubai into the center of the blockchain industry.
The application of blockchain in the supply chain promises to bring many great benefits to Dubai, from reducing costs and customs clearance time to increasing transparency and security. This is a strategic step, affirming Dubai's pioneering position in applying advanced technology to socio-economic development.
