Dubai – 04 December 2024: The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, along with the Free Zone, hosted an event to celebrate the official opening of the Dubai Logistics Academy, an innovative educational institution for Dubai Customs. The event included an award ceremony to acknowledge key strategic partners, including logistics companies and Dubai University. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, H.E. Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of PCFC, H.E. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, and H.E. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department.

Growth of the Logistics Sector 

His Excellency Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem emphasized that the logistics sector is a crucial driver of economic growth, requiring a wealth of professional expertise to foster its expansion. He highlighted that the Dubai Logistics Academy will play a key role in training professionals in the ports, logistics, and commercial services industries, which will strengthen global trade and solidify Dubai’s essential role in connecting economies around the world.

Employee Training and Development 

In his address, H.E. Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of PCFC, explained that the launch of the academy is in line with the transformation of government work, especially as we move into the digital era and increasingly adopt artificial intelligence in government services. This shift requires improving employee skills to meet the demands of evolving global trade, investment, and logistics services.

Dubai’s Economic Vision 

H.E. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, noted that the Dubai Logistics Academy will contribute to nurturing and developing talent through an innovative academic and professional approach for both citizens and residents. This initiative, launched by Dubai Customs as part of the '33 Path,' includes specialized curricula and accredited scholarships, supporting the objectives of Dubai's Economic Agenda. Global data and trends in the global economy underline the continuous growth of the logistics sector, requiring a forward-thinking vision and groundbreaking initiatives to keep pace with this rapid development.

The academy’s initiatives aim not only to stimulate investment but also to serve as a cornerstone for fostering a knowledge-based national economy and solidifying Dubai’s position as a leading global hub in this vital sector.

Supporting Emiratisation 

His Excellency Abdullah bin Zayed Al Falasi congratulated Dubai Customs on its initiatives, noting that the academy will play a vital role in supporting Emiratisation by training, qualifying, and investing in local talent. He described the launch of the Dubai Logistics Academy as a significant step in enhancing the professional and intellectual capabilities of the logistics sector, further emphasizing that human development is a cornerstone of progress. The academy will also help reinforce Dubai’s reputation as a leading global trade hub.

Recognising Partners 

To conclude the event, logistics companies and Dubai University were honoured as strategic partners of Dubai Customs for their valuable contributions to the creation of the Dubai Logistics Academy, a key foundation for advancing professional skills in the growing economic sectors.