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Enhancing Trade and Maritime Ties Between UAE and Kuwait

Abdulla Bin Damithan and Kuwaiti Consul General  DiscussEnhancingTrade and Maritime Cooperation

His Excellency Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), received his Excellency Khaled Abdulrahim Al-Zaabi, Consul General of the State of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at the Corporation’s headquarters in Dubai.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and partnership in areas related to maritime transport, trade exchange,customsand other topics of mutual interest. Bin Damithan highlighted the Corporation’s strategic initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing supply chain continuity, facilitating the smooth flow of trade. He also emphasizedPCFC’s role in supporting the business community amid ongoing geopolitical developments around the world.

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PCFC Achieves ISO Certifications Boosting Dubai’s Global Trade

  • Abdulla Bin Damithan: Institutional resilience and operational excellence remain central to supporting Dubai’s global competitiveness.

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has achievedthree internationally recognized ISO certifications in partnerships, business continuity, and asset management, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, institutional resilience, and the adaptation of global best practices in support of Dubai’s sustainable economic vision.

The certifications include ISO 44001:2017 for Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems, ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems, and ISO 55001:2024 for Asset Management Systems.

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PCFC Wins Green World Award for CSR Excellence

  • Bin Damithan: This global recognition is the result of integrated efforts with the Corporation’s partners in charitable, community, and environmental work

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has won the internationally recognised Green World Awards in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category, marking a new global achievement that reflects the UAE’s advanced standing and Dubai’s leadership in adopting sustainable development models.

The award was presented during an official ceremony held at the historic Cardiff Castle in the United Kingdom in April 2026, with participation from leading global institutions in sustainability and community development.

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PCFC Launches QE2 Hospitality Academy as a Groundbreaking Step Toward Excellence in Dubai’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Graduation of 15 Students from the First Cohort and Enrollment of 39 New Students

PCFC Launches QE2 Hospitality Academy as a Groundbreaking Step Toward Excellence in Dubai’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector

As part of ongoing national efforts to strengthen Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has officially inaugurated the QE2 Hospitality Academy under the Commercial and Investment Division of the Corporation. The opening ceremony was held aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) cruise ship, one of Dubai’s most iconic maritime landmarks with a rich history and symbolic status in global sea travel.

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UAE National Day

The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation Celebrates the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad

  • Bin Sulayem: Union Day is a time to take pride in the achievements of the UAE, which has become a global model of progress and development

On the occasion of the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad (Union Day), His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), extended his warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai; their fellow Members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes; and to the people and residents of the UAE. 

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