The First Meeting of the Joint Committee Between the Egyptian Customs Authority and the Arab Union of Customs Brokers Kicks Off
The joint committee between the Egyptian Customs Authority and the Arab Union of Customs Brokers held its first meeting today at the headquarters of the Customs Authority in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting was attended by senior customs officials, representatives of the Arab Union of Customs Brokers, and heads of customs brokers’ divisions and syndicates in Egypt.
The meeting was inaugurated by Mr. Ahmed Abou El Hassan, Head of the Central Administration for the Office of the Chairman of the Authority, who welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of strengthening joint cooperation. He expressed his confidence in the committee’s role in achieving its objectives to improve the customs work environment.
Mr. Samir Abou El Nasr, Secretary-General of the Arab Union of Customs Brokers, extended his gratitude to Mr. Ahmed Abou El Hassan and the leadership of the Egyptian Customs Authority for their efforts and continued support to address the challenges facing customs brokers and traders, aiming to facilitate customs procedures and reduce clearance time.
The committee aims to address issues facing stakeholders at customs ports and to develop joint plans for organizing activities and initiatives that enhance the performance and capabilities of customs brokers, recognizing their key role within the customs ecosystem.
Key points discussed during the meeting included:
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Reviewing the main issues faced by customs stakeholders at various ports, with customs directors and heads of customs broker divisions presenting challenges and proposing practical solutions.
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Discussing the 2025 joint work plan, which includes organizing forums, workshops, and events targeting customs staff and stakeholders to enhance customs efficiency.
Participants from the Egyptian Customs Authority included:
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Mr. Ahmed Abou El Hassan – Head of the Central Administration for the Office of the Chairman of the Authority
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Mr. Walid Hussein – Director General of the Technical Office
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Mr. Amr Abou El Nour – Deputy Head of the Exporters Support Unit
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Mr. Yasser Mohamed El Shamaa – Head of the Central Administration of Port Said Customs
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Mr. Yasser Mamdouh Suleiman – Director of Procedure Review and Policy Management
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Mr. Tharwat El Da’daa – Director General of Imports, Damietta Customs
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Mr. Magdy Kamal – Head of the Central Administration of Dekheila Customs
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Mr. Hossam Ali – Head of the Central Administration of Suez Customs
Participants representing the Arab Union of Customs Brokers:
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Mr. Samir Abdel Moneim Abou El Nasr – Secretary-General of the Union
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Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud El Arjawy – Deputy Head of Customs Brokers and Vice President of the Alexandria Division
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Mr. Ayman Wagdy Kamel – Head of the Damietta Brokers Division
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Mr. Essam Saleh Gouda – Head of the Suez Brokers Division
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Mr. Safwat Haddad – Head of the Suez Brokers Syndicate
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Dr. Islam Karem Mahmoud – Advisor to the President of the Union
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Mr. Marwan Mohamed El Atraby – Head of Foreign Relations, Union Secretariat
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Mr. Abdel Rahman Ayman – Head of Marketing, Union Secretariat
This collaborative initiative reflects a shared commitment to enhancing coordination between customs authorities and brokers, ultimately aiming to improve the customs system, facilitate trade flow, and reduce clearance time.
