Abu dhabi: The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recently hosted a workshop in collaboration with an official Indian delegation, led by Arti Agarwal Srinivas, Director-General of Systems and Data Management at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, India. The delegation included representatives from the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop aimed to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in facilitating bilateral trade, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and advancing the digital trade corridor between the two nations. During the visit, the delegation met with Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Customs, discussing opportunities to deepen customs cooperation and accelerate digital transformation across the customs sector to enhance procedural efficiency and ensure the seamless flow of goods across borders.
The event showcased Abu Dhabi Customs' advanced digital ecosystem, highlighting its technical capabilities in managing customs operations. These capabilities include a smart, integrated infrastructure that provides continuous customs services using the invisible customs ecosystem, blockchain technologies, and government service platforms such as TAMM and ATLP.
Key technical topics discussed included system integration between both countries, mechanisms for data exchange, and streamlined customs procedures. These discussions were held within the framework of the MAITRI initiative, a middleware platform designed to interconnect with various national systems to facilitate international trade. The initiative serves governmental bodies, customs authorities, importers, exporters, and logistics service providers, aiming to establish a secure and fully digital trade corridor.
The workshop aligns with Abu Dhabi Customs' strategic efforts to bolster partnerships with international customs administrations and develop innovative digital solutions that support global trade, in line with the economic development objectives of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.