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Press Release

First week of 28 Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025 successfully
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The second week of the event will set the stage for ‘Dubai Strategy’ adoption

Dubai, 12 September 2025:
The first week of the 28th Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025, being held under the theme
‘Leading the Change, Creating the Future’, concluded today, convening delegations from 192
Universal Postal Union (UPU) member countries. It helped identify priority issues and forged
international consensus on key agenda items to be adopted at the Congress, paving the way for the
approval of the Union’s strategy for 2026–2029, named the ‘Dubai Strategy.’

In its first week, the Congress featured several high-level sessions, including the UPU Global Leaders
Summit, setting an ambitious vision for the future of the postal and logistics sector. The discussions
primarily revolved around accelerating digital transformation through the adoption of artificial
intelligence technologies and innovative eCommerce solutions. Moreover, they highlighted the
importance of developing robust governance and regulatory frameworks to keep pace with evolving
trends and ensure seamless global network operations. Key themes like sustainability, enhancing
supply chain efficiency, financial inclusion, and the empowerment of postal and financial services
were also explored.

The event spotlighted the UAE’s role as an integral facet of the Congress, with the nation’s delegation
leading strategic discussions on the future of postal and logistics services. They also underscored the
importance of developing integrated networks that facilitate data exchange, streamline eCommerce
operations, and support sustainable development goals.

Following the conclusion of the event’s first week, delegates are now preparing for the next phase of
the Congress, during which final decisions, voting on the Dubai Strategy, and election of councils
members will be completed, while continuing the discussions on the strategy’s implementation and
follow-up mechanisms. Furthermore, several important initiatives as well as bilateral and multilateral
agreements will be announced during the second week, with an aim to further strengthen international
cooperation within the sector.
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