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Ajman Port And Customs Officials Discuss Trade

Enhancement With UAE Minister

By OneArabia

Published: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 16:54 [GST]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Port and Customs Department,
welcomed Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, at the
department's headquarters. The meeting included Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi,
Director-General of Ajman Port and Customs Department, Juma Al Kait, Assistant Under-
Secretary for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, and several other officials.

Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi emphasised that the UAE is recognised globally as a leading hub for non-
oil foreign trade. He noted that the country has strengthened its trade network by signing
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, which support economic diversification and
help double the nation's GDP. He highlighted that data indicates robust trade activity between
the UAE and other countries, with maritime transport playing a key role.

The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Ajman Port and federal government
entities to support foreign trade. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi stressed the importance of this visit in
boosting coordination efforts to achieve sustainable economic diversification and increase non-
oil GDP growth in the UAE. He pointed out Ajman's strategic location on the Arabian Gulf coast
as a significant factor in its role as a link between various emirates.

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