Emirates Post delegates brief UPU ahead of global meet in Dubai

Ahmad Balhaif, Operations Director gave a presentation on Emirates Post's preparations for the international event that will bring together industry leaders in the postal sector from over 130 countries.

The Emirates Post delegation also participated in discussions on key postal issues including a new UPU-driven electronic money transfer system that is being implemented in a number of countries, including Australia, China, Egypt, France, Morocco, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Tunisia.

Nasser Qaddoumi, head of the International Postal Service, Emirates Post, led a session on Express Mail as part of a workshop organized by a UPU sub committee.

Other members of the delegation included Saud Al Suwaidi from International Postal Services and Saeed Salmeen, International Relations.

Abdulla Al Daboos, Director General, Emirates Post said:

"Emirates Post made a significant impact at the various meetings of the Council of Administration. Our strong participation in the UPU Strategy Conference is driven by our vision to be a leading player in the global postal industry."

The Council of Administration consists of 41 member countries and meets each year at UPU headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. It ensures continuity of the UPU's work between two Congresses, supervises its' activities and studies regulatory, administrative, legislative and legal issues.

The annual UPU Strategy Conference is moving out of its headquarters in Switzerland for the first time this year.