• dc world signs mou with global quality assurance group bureau veritas
• unique partnership will explore new global business opportunities
Dubai Customs World (DC World), a global customs solutions provider, on Wednesday (July 4) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bureau Veritas, global leader in industrial and process quality certification and testing services, to jointly pursue new business opportunities at the global level.
DC World, a subsidiary of Dubai World, has established state-of-the-art electronic customs clearance systems and training schemes in Africa and the Middle East, and is poised for a major global expansion.
France-based Bureau Veritas provides a comprehensive suite of quality assurance services, ranging from conformity assessment to corporate compliance solutions in eight Fields of Expertise, including Customs management. It has over 26,000 employees operating out of 600 offices in 140 countries. It has offices in Dubai since 1986 with over 165 employees.
The MoU opens the doors to leveraging these strengths in a combined and forceful manner at the international level and creating a mutually profitable business model.
Under its terms, DC World and Bureau Veritas will jointly identify new products, markets and business opportunities, and provide value-added services for the large customer base throughout the world.
The MoU, which will remain in force for three years, was signed at the Dubai World Chairman’s office at the Emirates Towers, by Hamad Fadhel Al Mazrooei, CEO, DC World, and Andrew Philip Yell, Vice President, Contracts, Bureau Veritas.
Ahmed Khalaf Al Merri, Director, DC World, and other officials present at the signing ceremony.
Other Bureau Veritas officials who attended the event included Gaby Rached, Chief Executive for Dubai, Pierre Harris, Vice President, Sales, and Jaime Barton, Regional Manager, Government Services & International Trade.
Mr Al Mazrooei, CEO, DC World, said:
“This MoU is the first step towards a highly creative partnership between two specialized service providers with global stakes. It is in total conformity with the vision set by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for delivering quality in all our services. The vast experience and global reach of Bureau Veritas, and the highly advanced and innovative Customs administration systems of DC World together make a highly potent business model.”
As a developer of software for customs management and provider of high quality training for customs administrators, DC World has been at the forefront of bringing modern solutions to an age-old service sector.
Its Mirsal World customs e-clearance software has been successfully implemented in Djibouti and is considered among the best in the world.
Mr Al Mazrooei, CEO, DC World, added:
“This MoU marks a significant landmark in our vision of becoming the world’s preferred customs solutions provider and we are confident that the partnership with Bureau Veritas will propel us towards that goal. DC World has always prided itself in developing innovative features in its services that differentiate it from the rest of the market. We consider this partnership as an international recognition of the significance of Mirsal World and its efficiency in enhancing trade operations.”
Since its foundation in 1828, the Bureau Veritas Group has consistently built recognized expertise, helping clients comply with standards and regulations relating to Quality, Safety & Health, Environment and Social Accountability (SHEQ/SA).
Its processes & procedures are in line with international standards and professional organizations. It has ISO 9001 certification for all its activities worldwide, which confirms that BIVAC Intl. exercises close control over the quality of its services.
All DC World applications and technology conform to the stringent requirements of the World Customs Organization and the World Trade Organization, and have been recognized by both organizations.
