Abu Dhabi Airport is a major international airport with flights to over 90 major European, Middle Eastern, African and Asian centers. There are three passenger terminals:

·         Terminal 1: Predominantly for Middle East, European and African flights

·         Terminal 2: Predominantly Asian flights

·         Royal Jet: Private and general aviation flights

Situated at the border between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, Guweifat Customs post occupies a strategic position in relation to trade between the UAE and other members of the GCC. Together with direct imports/exports to and from Abu Dhabi, there is a significant flow of transit goods.

Mina Zayed (Port Zayed or Abu Dhabi Port) is the major sea port of Abu Dhabi. Mina Zayed comprises 21 berths and handles approximately 900,000 tons of cargo, and over 2,000 vessels movements annually. At the Dhow port facility, a further 4,500 Dhow movements occur annually. Commodities moving through the port include bulk cargo (e.g. grain), new and used vehicles, general and containerized cargo (e.g. processed foodstuffs, pharmaceutical products, agricultural and manufactured goods).

The port is under the management of Abu Dhabi Sea Port Authority, a state organization for which there are preliminary plans to offer shares to external investors through the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.

The Dhow harbor, located in close proximity to Mina Zayed, has been developed as a Free Port for oil rig supply vessels, tug boats as well as traditional Arab Dhows and launches. These Dhows trade between Abu Dhabi and the Gulf countries, the Indian sub-continent, East Africa and most parts of the Middle East.

The Custom Department at Mina Zayed is responsible for the full range of customs processes including ship inspections, goods and container inspections, clearance, Bill of Entry processing, accounting and revenue collection and overall administration of the Abu Dhabi Customs service.

Abu Dhabi Post Office is situated in the centre of the city. In addition to Customs officials, the post Office houses general Post Office staff, Ministry of Health Inspectors, Police and Criminal Investigation officers (CID). Letters, small packages and parcels are received from Abu Dhabi Airport (e.g. Airmail) and from Dubai (e.g. surface mail). Mail from Dubai is cleared by Customs prior to transfer to the Abu Dhabi Post Office. No surface mail is entered through Mina Zayed port or through any of the UAE border posts.

This port is operated by the Mussafah Port Authority and was opened in 2004. Customs at Mussafah are responsible for the control of 6 private quaysides operated by local businesses and numerous other non-approved moorings and small ports situated within the vicinity of Mussafah Industrial City (Frees Zone).

Mussafah port handles import/export and re-export of bulk and loose cargo (e.g. cement and stone) to and from the Gulf region and beyond. Some vehicle spare parts, equipment and machinery are handled here also, but no foodstuffs or textiles.

Mussafah Port can only cater for vessels with a limited draft (clearance depth). The port provides access for barges, Dhows or launches that can use the limited draft.

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Al Ain Customs Vehicle post occupies a strategic position relative to the cross border motor vehicle trade between the UAE and Oman. The post is responsible for the clearance of vehicles that are imported by both individuals and commercial enterprises. Border Police allow vehicles to proceed whilst allowing importers two days to finalize registration processes. Importers have a choice as to which Customs post they lodge declarations for vehicle registration.

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Al Ain Post Office

The Post office is located in the centre of Al Ain. Mail is received from Dubai under Post Office seal and initially delivered to the Customs office in Al Ain Industrial City. Registered mail is scanned by x-ray with certain items being opened or held by Customs for clearance. As with Abu Dhabi Post Office, other relevant agencies are represented.

Al Ain Airport is Abu Dhabi’s second international airport. It is predominantly used by a range of airlines (e.g. Pakistan International, Air India, Saudi Arabia, Royal Jordanian and Egypt Air). Numerous weekly flights carry workers and freight. Traffic volumes tend to be seasonal with increase during holiday and religious festivals. The airport also handles Charter passengers, private flights and cargo.

Mezyed Customs border post is situated on the border with Oman. The border divides communities that have had a longstanding association. It separates families and workers and significant daily and multiple daily pedestrian traffic is experienced.

Operational since 2000, it is presently undergoing major infrastructure enhancement. Vehicle and commercial traffic will also be better accommodated as well as allowing quicker and more effective screening and inspection by Customs. Improvements will be completed during 2006.