Dubai Customs has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Dubai and Germany’s Kühne Logistics University (KLU), aimed at advancing education, training, and research in logistics and artificial intelligence.
The agreement was formalised at KLU’s Hamburg campus by Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs; Professor Washika Haak-Saheem, Dean of the Dubai Business School; and Professor Andreas Kaplan, President of KLU.
The MoU lays the groundwork for joint academic programmes, hands-on training, and research initiatives focused on logistics services, supply chain management, and AI applications in customs operations. It also supports the ongoing development of the Dubai Logistics Academy and Dubai Customs’ scholarship programme.
As part of the initiative, students from the scholarship programme have begun intensive training at KLU. Their experience includes academic coursework, practical training, and visits to leading German companies and the Port of Hamburg, where they explored advanced logistics technologies and AI-powered systems.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, highlighted the partnership as a strategic step toward building a future-ready workforce and integrating AI into public services.
Dr. Busenad noted that the collaboration aligns with Dubai’s goal of becoming a top global logistics hub and supports the broader national vision of “We the UAE 2031.”
University of Dubai President Dr. Issa Al Bastaki and KLU President Professor Kaplan both affirmed their commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that foster innovation and prepare students for the evolving demands of the global economy.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
