Dubai Customs liquidity support measures
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 19, 2026 · Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The measures provide short-term liquidity relief to hundreds of companies, supporting business continuity and trade flows. This reinforces investor confidence in Dubai's economic resilience and may attract further trade and investment, benefiting the emirate's logistics and trade sectors.
United Arab Emirates — Dubai Customs implemented a series of customs facilitation measures under economic support packages approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. Between March 1 and June 30, 2026, these measures provided over AED79 million in liquidity to 428 private sector companies, maintained trade flows worth AED33.9 billion, and attracted more than 4,000 new customers. The measures included extending deadlines for suspended duty cases, allowing customs duties to be paid in installments, reducing financial penalties by 80%, and launching the Green Corridor to ensure trade continuity amid regional geopolitical developments. The Green Corridor facilitated movement of over 203,242 containers and 3.16 million tonnes of goods from 188 countries. Food products topped the goods list at AED5.3 billion, followed by machinery, vehicles, plastics, and iron/steel. United Arab Emirates — Dubai Customs also processed medicines worth AED446.6 million and maintained a 93% instant clearance rate. The initiatives align with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforce Dubai's position as a global trade hub.
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