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Dubai Rolls Out US$ 272 Million Relief Package To Support Traders

• By  Textile Excellence
• May 15, 2026

Dubai has unveiled a major AED1 billion (US$272 million) support package aimed at easing pressure on traders and keeping supply chains moving amid recent Gulf disruptions.

Announced by the Dubai Executive Council on April 23, the temporary measures will remain in place until the end of 2026. The package focuses on reducing customs bottlenecks, improving cash flow and giving businesses more operational flexibility.

One of the biggest relief measures is at the ports. Duty-free storage time at Jebel Ali Port and Port Rashid has been extended from 20 days to 45 days, giving traders extra breathing space as shipments face delays across the region.

Dubai has also waived or deferred selected customs clearance fees. At the same time, penalties for incomplete cargo manifests will be suspended if companies correct errors within 30 days.

The relief extends beyond trade logistics. Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs will allow companies to consolidate employment visa renewals and avoid late fines if applications are submitted before June 30.

Officials say the package is designed to cushion businesses from liquidity stress caused by recent Gulf airspace disruptions and prevent temporary logistics shocks from turning into long-term cost pressures.

Dubai has also waived or deferred selected customs clearance fees. At the same time, penalties for incomplete cargo manifests will be suspended if companies correct errors within 30 days. The relief extends beyond trade logistics. Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs will allow companies to consolidate employment visa renewals and avoid late fines if applications are submitted before June 30.