UAE courier business is growing, says EPG

The courier and cargo business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is continuing to grow, according to Emirates Post Group (EPG). In a statement issued today (14 March), EPG said: “In 2015, there were 132 courier and cargo companies that were issued licences or renewals by Emirates Post Group. A total of 25 new companies were issued licences in 2015.”

EPG added that new companies are being formed every month.

Ibrahim Bin Karam, EPG’s Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “As per Federal government rules, EPG is in charge of issuing licences and regulating the operations of companies in the courier and cargo sector. Trends show that the UAE’s status as the region’s hub of business and trade is accelerating the demand for such services.

“At EPG, we ensure that new companies get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in less than 20 days, provided they submit all the required documents.”

Courier companies can register and renew their licences online through the EPG website ( www.epg.gov.ae).