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With reference to the circular dated 26/3/2020 regarding stoppage of printing Customs Representative Cards until 15/4/2020, please be informed that the non-printing period of cards will be extended until further notice.

You will be duly notified with any further updates and instructions in this regard, when it is subject to change.

To ensure a smooth process for submitting your audit reports, please note a temporary change regarding the submission of Auditor Report Extension Letters. This is an interim measure to ensure timely processing and avoid business interruptions due to a current system limitation.

Effective immediately, until further notice:

1. For companies where sanctions are already applied:

• A scanned copy of the auditor's extension letter will be accepted via email.
• Please send the extension letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Once received, your account will be updated within 24 hours to reflect the new submission deadline.

2. For companies who’s audit report due date has not yet passed but intend to extend the submission:

• To avoid the automatic application of sanctions, please submit the extension letter before your original audit report due date.
• Please send the extension letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. & This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The National Disinfection Programme, announced by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Ministry of Interior (MoI), has been extended until Sunday, 5th of April 2020 to be effective from 8pm to 6am. However, during the daytime, traffic and public movements shall continue as normal.

The drive expects all UAE citizens and residents to stay at home during the disinfection time, and only go out when it is absolutely necessary to get essential supplies, such as food and medicine, or working in vital sectors.

Therefore, we encourage all DP World Customers, Port Users, and Manpower Supply Service Providers to carry their Emirates ID and Employee ID issued by DP World as well as necessary permits while entering Jebel Ali Free Zone and Jebel Ali Port.

For permission to move outside for essential purposes during the hours of National Disinfection Programme, regisiter for permit request by visiting: www.move.gov.ae

As part of preventive and precautionary measures to contain COVID-19, the National Disinfection Programme has been renewed for two weeks from Saturday, 4th of April 2020, pursuant to the decision of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Restrictions on the movement of vehicular traffic and the public are now extended to include daytime as well, covering 24 hours, with exceptions made only for some vital sectors and essential services.

The public must stay home and leave only to obtain essential food supplies or medicine or perform essential jobs in vital sectors.

All DP World customers and port users will be required to present their Emirates ID, Employee ID and necessary permits to enter the port.

Companies that don’t fall within the above-mentioned sectors should resume work from home.

DP World, UAE Region’s ports operations will continue uninterrupted to deliver all services essential to ensure the movement of goods and supplies.

Finally, we request you and all your employees to adhere to all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Also, always seek information related to COVID-19 only through official channels such as the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).