EU-UAE Breakfast Dialogue on Customs Cooperation
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The EU-UAE Breakfast Dialogue in Abu Dhabi is organized by the EU–GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification Project at the initiative of the EU Delegation to the UAE.
The event will create a unique forum to exchange best practices on customs cooperation, a key area in EU-UAE trade and investment relations.
Speakers from public authorities will present currently deployed procedures and regulations governing the functioning of customs both in the EU and the UAE while business operators will share their professional experiences in this context.
The EU-UAE Breakfast Dialogue in Abu Dhabi is organized by the EU–GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification Project at the initiative of the EU Delegation to the UAE.
The event will create a unique forum to exchange best practices on customs cooperation, a key area in EU-UAE trade and investment relations.
Speakers from public authorities will present currently deployed procedures and regulations governing the functioning of customs both in the EU and the UAE while business operators will share their professional experiences in this context.
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00: Registration and Welcome Coffee
9:00 - 9:10: Welcome & Opening Remarks
H.E. Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates
9:10 - 9:30: EU Policies and Practices in the Context of Customs Cooperation
Gabriella Francis, International Relations Officer DG TAXUD, European Commission
9:30 - 9:50: UAE Perspectives on Customs Cooperation
9:50 - 10:30: Panel Discussion "Business Needs in EU–UAE Customs Cooperation"
Moderator: Adi Kreho, Liaison Officer, European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
10:30 - 10:35: Closing Remarks
Sándor Szelekovszky, Head of Trade and Other Policies Section, Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates
10:35 - 11:00: Networking Breakfast
- Date: Tuesday, October 28th 2025
- Time: From 8:30am to 11:00am
- Location: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi - Corniche Street - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
- Fee: free
- Registration: https://dai-eugcce.idloom.events/eu-uae-breakfast-dialogue-on-customs-cooperation
| Venue title | The St. Regis Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Venue Address | Corniche Street - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates |
| Space Title | Any Venue |