Empost wins Department of Economic Development trade license print and delivery contract
Empost, the UAE's leading integrated courier, cargo and logistics company, has signed an agreement with the Government of Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED) to print and deliver all trade licenses for the Emirate.
The agreement was signed by Sultan Al Midfa, CEO of Empost, and Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General for Executive Affairs at DED, during an official meeting held at the DED office in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
Under the new agreement, all online registrations for trade licenses, once processed and approved by the DED, will be printed, packed and delivered by Empost to individual customers and organisations at their choice of location for a nominal fee.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sultan Al Midfa said: 'This is yet another feather in our cap and we are extremely happy to be partnering the Department of Economic Development in this venture. This service will be an advantage not only for the DED but also for its customers.
'Dubai's economic boom has been attracting a large number of new businesses and the Government's decision to use our integrated services, within the various departments, will certainly take a tremendous load off their shoulders and help the departments to focus on their core business. This will also make it very easy for the customers to apply and receive their documents promptly and without unnecessary hassle,' added Al Midfa.
Also expressing his views on the agreement, Ali Ibrahim said: 'DED has been continually providing a number of services that have contributed to the Dubai Government's vision to develop the different economic sectors. Our partnership with Empost is another step to further enhance our commitment to our customers. This tie-up with Empost will enable investors to receive their documents easily without needing to return to the DED.'
'The DED believes that the private sector plays a substantial role in the economic growth of the emirate. Through the agreement with Empost, we will further improve the support we provide to them and thus sustain the growth of Dubai,' added Ali Ibrahim.
The agreement comes in the wake of a recent contract bagged by Empost from the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) to deliver identity cards to all members who have registered in the Population Register and ID Cards Programs.
Empost, since its inception a decade ago, has been delivering a number of products and services to a cross-section of clients. Today the company has grown from a local courier services operator to an international courier, freight forwarding and logistics solutions provider.
About Empost
Empost is a federal government owned courier service (a subsidiary of Emirates Post, the national postal service) that was established in May 1997, aiming to fulfil all courier and communication needs for express delivery across the country.
Over the past ten years Empost has offered cost effective international courier express service and country-wide distribution through its extensive transportation network. The company operates efficiently through a fleet of over 545 vehicles and a team of over 1000 specialised staff members.
Empost has been operational for over ten years and has grown from beginnings as a local courier company, offering express delivery, to one of UAE's fastest growing integrated freight forwarding and logistics solutions providers. (Please visit www.empostuae.com)
About Department of Economic Development (DED):
The Department of Economic Development (DED) was established in March 1992, with the objective to organise, regulate and boost trade and industry within the Emirate of Dubai. The DED has moulded its mission of building a futuristic establishment, in accordance with the vision of the Government of Dubai and in the light of globalisation and the requirements of a digital economy. One of its key functions is to encourage local and foreign investments in commercial and industrial projects, and create the appropriate environment for investors.
The DED's other functions comprise a wide range of regulatory activities including the preparation and maintenance of a commercial register and the supervision of all organisations. The DED is responsible for regulating the affairs of commercial agents and brokers and commercial advertising offices, in addition to overseeing and controlling the insurance industry in the Emirate. Examining the participation of the government in the private sector and representing the government in companies where it has a stake, also comes under the purview of the DED.
