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Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori honours partners for successful efforts
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in hosting 28 Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025

Dubai, UAE, 21 October 2025:
H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Preparation and
Supervision of the 28 Universal Postal Congress, acknowledged members of the Supreme
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Committee and other national entities for their contributions to hosting the 28 Universal Postal
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Congress – Dubai 2025. Held at the Dubai Chambers Majlis, the recognition ceremony honoured
their efforts in ensuring the success of this global event and in reinforcing the UAE’s position as
a global hub for international dialogue, and an innovator in shaping the future of postal and
logistics services.

The recognition speaks to the remarkable success of hosting the Congress, which brought
together more than 2,200 participants from 192 countries and adopted the ‘Dubai Strategy 2026-
2029’ as the new framework for advancing the global postal sector. As the Chair of the Universal
Postal Union (UPU) Council of Administration and a member of UPU Postal Operations Council,
the United Arab Emirates was chosen to oversee the new strategy's implementation through the
‘Dubai Business Plan’, which it will monitor over the next four years.

The UAE's remarkable success in hosting this historic event was praised by H.E. Sultan bin
Saeed Al Mansoori, who reaffirmed that the accomplishment was the result of joint national
efforts and institutional integration that supported the wise leadership’s vision of building an
integrated and innovative government ecosystem.

His Excellency said, “This achievement reflects the UAE's capacity to drive change and define
the future through teamwork and strong cooperation among government, semi-government, and
private entities, thereby strengthening the country's reputation on the global stage. The Universal
Postal Congress served as a global platform that highlighted our country’s role as a bridge for
communication among nations and a transformative hub for innovative solutions in logistics,
digital trade, and sustainable development.”
Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X, the organising entity of the Congress and the UAE's official
representative to the UPU, praised the work of all organisations that contributed to the event's
success on a national level. In his remarks, Al Wahedi emphasised that this national milestone
was realised through a collaborative mindset that united partners across various sectors.

Al Wahedi stated, “The outcomes of the Congress signal a significant turning point for the global
postal and logistics sector, as evidenced by the adoption of the ‘Dubai Strategy 2026–2029’ which
intends to direct global efforts towards digital transformation, sustainability, and the integration of
postal and logistics networks. We pledge to collaborate with our partners to transform these
results into concrete projects that advance economic and trade development, while upholding the
UAE’s position in the global trade ecosystem.”

The Dubai Strategy 2026–2029 is built on a holistic vision focused on developing regulatory
frameworks, strengthening commitment to quality standards, and expanding access to postal
services. Additionally, it accelerates innovation and digital transformation to promote the