Dubai Chamber, as a representative of the World Council of Certificates of Origin in the UAE, has witnessed the adoption of international certificates of origin issued by Umm Al Quwain Chamber.
The agreement was signed at Dubai Chamber by Abdulla Khamis Al Suwaidi, Acting Director- General of UAQCCI, and Atiq Juma Faraj Nasib, Senior Director of Commercial Services Sector at Dubai Chamber, and Deputy Chair of the International Country of Origin Accreditation Committee of the ICC World Chamber Federation. The signing ceremony was attended by HE Humaid Mohammed bin Salim, Secretary-General of the Federation of UAE\’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Salem Rashed Al Aleeli, Director of the Center of Information and Certificate of Origin at UAQCCI, along with senior officials from both sides.
Abdulla Khamis Al Suwaidi, Acting Director- General of UAQCCI, described the agreement as a major step in supporting the competitiveness of Umm Al Quwain\’s private sector, and enhancing exports from the Emirate to international markets.
For his part, Atiq Juma Faraj Nasib, Senior Director of Commercial Services Sector at Dubai Chamber and Deputy Chair of the International Country of Origin Accreditation Committee of the ICC World Chamber Federation, said the agreement reflects the strong collaboration and partnership that joins the two parties, highlighting that abiding by international standards in CoO issuance enhances the position of the UAE business community and elevates its international reputation. Nasib invited all local and regional chambers to adopt these standards, in order to enhance collaboration and strengthen ties with international peers.
Salem Al-Aleeli, Director of the Center of Information and Certificate of Origin, explained that the signing of this agreement will enhance trade exchange and exports to other countries to adopt the certificate of origin at the international level.