Abu Dhabi Customs has signed a cooperation agreement with the UK-based Competere Group, a leading consultancy in economic policy and trade law, to promote innovation in trade facilitation and enhance global competitiveness.
The partnership will leverage advanced technologies, and future-focused economic models to foster a business environment that supports sustainable growth in international trade.
This collaboration with Competere Group highlights Abu Dhabi Customs’ leading role in developing an innovative, integrated, and digitally enabled customs ecosystem that enhances the efficiency and reliability of trade operations.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Mansoor Abulhoul, UAE Ambassador to the United Kingdom, witnessed the signing of the agreement by Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, and Shanker Singham, Chief Executive Officer of Competere Group, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London.
Through strategic partnerships with international institutions, private sector entities, and technology partners like Competere Group, Abu Dhabi Customs aims to further enhance trade facilitation, drive digital transformation, and strengthen regulatory frameworks, cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global hub for trade, logistics, and sustainable economic growth.
Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori Director-General Abu Dhabi Customs
“Trade facilitation and digital transformation are fundamental pillars of Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision. By working closely with the private sector and international partners, we aim to exchange knowledge, adopt global best practices, and develop smarter, more competitive, and trusted trade systems that enhance supply chain reliability and support economic growth locally and globally.”
Shanker Singham, Chief Executive Officer of Competere Group, said that, “We are pleased to partner with Abu Dhabi Customs to explore innovative approaches to trade facilitation and global competitiveness. Through robust public-private partnerships, we can design next-generation trade and regulatory models that unlock new economic opportunities and support sustainable global growth.”
