Dubai Customs announced the introduction of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme in September 2015 in line with Dubai Customs’ vision to be the leading customs administration in the world supporting legitimate trade. The AEO is one of the pillars of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE Framework), aimed at enhancing the security in the international supply chain while facilitating global trade.
An effective AEO programme requires a true partnership between the customs administration and all agents in the international supply chain. The rationale of the AEO programme lies in the voluntary compliance with the applicable customs rules and regulations, and WCO supply chain security standards, in return for being granted a number of advantages and incentives.
