SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)
Abu Dhabi Customs is showcasing its latest innovations at the inaugural Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (GRTIEC) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Running until October 10, the exhibition highlights the cutting-edge developments within Abu Dhabi Customs’ invisible customs ecosystem, which seamlessly integrates advanced technology while adhering to the highest global standards.
This invisible customs ecosystem is designed to streamline global trade processes and enhance supply chain efficiency.
At their booth, Abu Dhabi Customs demonstrates how the pre-arrival clearance feature simplifies the customs process, allowing goods to be cleared before they even reach Abu Dhabi.
By leveraging artificial intelligence, these systems improve decision-making and expedite customs procedures, offering a seamless experience for businesses and traders alike.
Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, stressed the importance of GRTIEC as a platform for enhancing partnerships and exchanging valuable insights aimed at improving logistical operations.
The event attracts prominent leaders from the transport and railway sectors, including experts, senior decision-makers, and representatives from over 40 countries, fostering a rich environment for collaboration.
Speaking to Aletihad about Abu Dhabi Customs’ participation in this event, Mohammed Husain Al Balooshi, Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Abu Dhabi Customs, noted that the exhibition provides a great opportunity to showcase proactive customs projects and services implemented in Abu Dhabi.
Al Balooshi pointed out that Abu Dhabi Customs heavily relies on digital technologies and artificial intelligence tools to enhance its services.
“The customs services used in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi depend largely on digital technologies and artificial intelligence tools, such as the pre-arrival clearance feature and the clearance feature from outside the country. These services rely on the advance completion of customs transactions before shipments arrive at the border ports,” he added.
These features utilise advanced technology and AI for data entry and processing shipment information, seamlessly integrating with various entities across the UAE.
This integration allows for efficient access to data from registered entities, ensuring that customs transactions are completed swiftly.
He also highlighted the importance of partnerships with the private sector and express shipping companies.
“Fortunately, the challenges we face today have become considerably manageable. Through strategic partnerships, we have established electronic linking operations with relevant authorities in the UAE to facilitate the expeditious release of restricted shipments at border crossings,” he said.
During the exhibition, Abu Dhabi Customs plans to sign an agreement with DHL Express Shipping Company on the second day of the event.
“The goal of this agreement is digital integration and digital linkage with DHL to complete express shipping transactions through the company with ease and simplicity,” Al Balooshi said.
He also noted that Abu Dhabi Customs’ policies are in alignment with the UAE’s sustainable goals.
“We support the goals of sustainable development by reducing carbon emissions and minimising reliance on paper,” Al Balooshi said.