Al Masaood Group, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading business conglomerates, has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 of its bonded warehouse system in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration results from a strategic partnership between the two entities announced in 2022 that aims to create better synergies between the government and private sectors, improving work efficiencies and substantial cost savings. The successful implementation will also see more seamless operations for imported and exported goods at Al Masaood Group’s premises in Abu Dhabi.
“The completion of both phases of the bonded warehouse system is a significant milestone that marks a new era of seamless operations for Al Masaood Group’s imported and exported goods in Abu Dhabi,” said Ahmed Salmeen, Al Masaood Group’s Chief Executive, Government Affairs. “This was only realised with our steadfast partnership with the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi and underscored our commitment to developing and nurturing alliances with private and government entities in the UAE to support the country’s economic ambitions further and reinforcing the nation’s role as a global business hub.”
Certified as a gold supplier for bonded warehouses, Al Masaood is the first private sector company accredited by the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi to import and export general goods under the global ‘Authorised Economic Operator program. With the successful implementation of the first two phases of the bonded warehouse system, Al Masaood will benefit from seamless Port-to-Warehouse operations covering all vehicles and all spare parts imported by the Group’s divisions, whether for vehicles or industrial engines. Ultimately, The operational implementation will significantly ease shipment clearances for all goods and vehicles.
“The bonded warehouse system has inherent operational and cost benefits for Al Masaood Group. These benefits will also prove advantageous to end-users of our products and customers,” concluded Salmeen. “For example, with special customs and VAT exemptions, we can record 25-30% deferred taxes over comparable non-bonded warehouses. We also benefit from long-term storage capabilities, convenient international shipping and exporting. Therefore, we look forward to continuing and strengthening our partnership with the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi to optimise further the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our import and export operations,” added Salmeen.
The continual partnership between Al Masaood Group and the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi has created new avenues for the Group to grow in the logistics, storage, import and export sectors in the UAE and the Middle East. It also underscores Al Masaood’s quest to forge successful collaborations between the public and private sectors in the UAE.