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Dubai Customs Refund Claims Reach AED 6.9 Billion in H1 2026

Dubai Customs handled 1.36 million refund applications worth AED 6.9 billion during the first half of 2026. Approved refunds increased by 14.8 percent to AED 6.2 billion. The authority also extended the document submission deadline from 30 to 90 days.

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Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million applications for customs deposit refunds in the first half of 2026, representing a 3.6 percent increase year-on-year, according to ARN News Centre.

The total value of these claims expanded by 13.1 percent to AED 6.9 billion, while approved refunds climbed 14.8 percent to AED 6.2 billion. Approximately 844,500 refund applications were handled automatically through digital systems, with 99 percent completed within two working days.

To assist commercial entities, the customs department expanded the documentary submission window for businesses from 30 days to 90 days, aiming to prevent companies from forfeiting eligible deposit returns.

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