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9/22/25, 1:20 PM UAE Leads Global Postal Sector With New Dubai Strategy For 2026
The UAE Also Secured A Seat On The UPU’s Postal Operations Council (POC) For The 2026–2029 Cycle,
Achieving 144 Votes. The POC, A Technical Body Of 48 Member States, Supervises Operational Policies,
Improves Postal Service Quality, And Strengthens Global Coordination Among Postal Networks.

UAE Leadership Statements

Badr Al-Olama, Chairman Of 7X, Said The UAE’s Election To The POC Confirms Its Leadership In Shaping
The Future Of Postal And Logistics Services. Hosting The Congress And Leading The Strategy’s
Implementation Demonstrates The UAE’s Commitment To Improving Connectivity, Efficiency, And
Sustainability In Postal Services Worldwide.

UPU Leadership Re-Elected

The Congress Re-Elected UPU Director-General Masahiko Metoki And Deputy Director-General Marjan
Oswald For A New Four-Year Term, Reflecting Member Countries’ Trust In Their Leadership And The Union’s
Direction. Metoki Thanked The UAE For Hosting The Congress And Facilitating Collaboration Among Global
Postal Decision-Makers.

Key Goals Of The Dubai Strategy

The Dubai Strategy Aims To Enhance Postal Service Quality, Expand Access To Services, And Strengthen
Rules-Based Frameworks. It Promotes Digital Transformation, Innovation, And Customer-Focused Products,
Particularly In The ECommerce Sector, While Fostering Regional Collaboration And Technical Cooperation.

Enhancing Postal Efficiency And Standards

By Modernising Regulations, Improving Cross-Border Supply Chains, And Ensuring Compliance With Quality
Standards, The Strategy Seeks To Create A Seamless And Efficient Global Postal System. This Includes
Developing Digital Services At Postal Access Points And Reinforcing National Regulatory Frameworks.

Dubai Business Plan Implementation

Tariq Al Wahedi, Congress Chair And GCEO Of 7X, Said The Dubai Business Plan Allows Countries To Tailor
Services To National Priorities While Working Collectively. The Plan Emphasizes Improving Customer-Focused
Products, Promoting Innovation, And Enhancing Cross-Border Postal Operations. It Also Aims To Strengthen
Regional Partnerships And Integrate Postal Infrastructure Into National Development Goals.

Measurable Outcomes And KPIs

The Strategy Includes Clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Such As Increasing The Number Of Countries
With Postal Regulations Aligned With UPU Standards, Expanding Postal Access Points, Improving Revenue
Growth, Ensuring Quality Delivery Of International Mail, And Integrating Postal Sectors Into National
Development Plans.

Global Cooperation And Agreements

The Congress Also Saw The Signing Of Multiple Memoranda Of Understanding And Bilateral Agreements
Between Member Countries, Emphasizing Governance, Innovation, And Sustainability. The Event Highlighted
The UAE’s Active Role In Advancing The Global Postal Sector Under The Congress Theme, “Leading The
Change, Creating The Future.”

UAE’s Growing International Role

Through Hosting The Congress And Leading The Dubai Strategy, The UAE Strengthens Its Global Standing As
A Hub For Innovation And Sustainable Solutions In Postal And Logistics Services. The Country’s Efforts
Demonstrate A Commitment To Shaping The Future Of International Postal Networks And Supporting Global

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