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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Our home base and the gateway between East and West.

Overview

The UAE is the Middle East’s premier re-export hub, with world-class ports, free zones and a business-friendly regulatory regime. As a Dubai-based firm, this is where our roots and deepest capabilities lie.

Trade Regulations

Federal customs administration with emirate-level implementation. 5% VAT on most goods; many free-zone activities are duty-suspended. ESMA/ECAS conformity required for regulated products. Restricted and prohibited goods lists enforced by Dubai Customs.

United Arab Emirates

Top Import / Export Categories

Electronics & componentsMachineryConsumer goodsBuilding materialsFood & beveragesGold & jewellery

Our Local Capabilities

Local Dubai team, direct relationships with Dubai Customs brokers, Jebel Ali Free Zone expertise, bonded warehousing and same-country distribution.

Ports & Airports

Gateway

Jebel Ali Port (JEBEL ALI)

World’s largest man-made harbour and the region’s busiest container port.

Gateway

Port Rashid

Cruise and general cargo.

Gateway

Dubai International (DXB) & Al Maktoum (DWC)

Major air-cargo gateways.

Case Study

United Arab Emirates — Success Story

We cut an Al Noor Trading electronics client’s customs clearance from 9 days to 3 by pre-clearing documentation through Jebel Ali.

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