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.
Dubai Customs cleared 21.15 million customs declarations in the first half of 2026, with 98% processed automatically. The agency reported 7,871 newly registered companies and a 15.1% year-on-year increase in fulfilled service requests over the period.
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.
Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million customs deposit refund applications during the first half of 2026, representing a 3.6% increase year-on-year. The total value of submitted claims reached AED 6.9 billion, with approved refunds amounting to AED 6.2 billion. The authority also extended the deadline for submitting supporting claim documentation from 30 to 90 days.
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