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Dubai Customs Automates 98% of Customs Declarations Across Digital Trade Infrastructure

Dubai Customs announced that 98% of its customs declarations are now handled completely automatically. The agency processed 21.15 million customs declarations during the first six months of 2026 using automated risk assessment systems.

Published Source: Logistics Middle East
Issuing authority
Dubai Customs
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 3, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Photo: Logistics Middle East

Dubai Customs reported that 98% of customs declarations are now processed completely automatically across its digital trade infrastructure, according to Logistics Middle East.

A total of 21.15 million customs declarations were cleared during the first six months of 2026. The agency stated that advanced data analytics and automated risk assessment algorithms have expedited the clearance of legitimate commercial shipments while upholding customs compliance.

The agency noted that these operational efficiencies coincided with an increase in new business registrations and service requests from commercial traders, supporting Dubai's international trade and supply chain continuity objectives.

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