The UAE logistics sector is receiving new regulatory support as authorities move to ease pressure on courier and delivery companies facing rising operating costs and shipment disruptions.
The Postal Sector Regulatory Committee has approved a broad relief package for companies operating in the Postal and Courier, Express and Parcels (CEP) sector across the UAE. The measures are designed to strengthen business continuity, improve liquidity, and maintain uninterrupted delivery services during a period of increasing operational strain.
The move highlights the growing importance of the UAE logistics sector to the country’s economy, particularly as eCommerce, retail deliveries, and cross-border trade continue expanding.
Under the new measures, all fees due for the first quarter of 2026 will be deferred to the second quarter of the year. The Committee has also waived all related penalties for the same period, giving operators additional financial flexibility as they manage higher transportation costs, shipment delays, and growing demand for delivery services.
Postal Sector Regulatory Committee said the decision forms part of wider efforts to reinforce resilience in critical sectors and ensure long-term sustainability of postal and logistics services nationwide.
H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Committee, said the UAE continues to develop flexible regulatory frameworks capable of responding quickly to changing market conditions while supporting economic stability and sector growth.
He described the courier and parcels industry as a key enabler of national supply chains and the wider digital economy, particularly as online shopping and fast delivery services become increasingly central to consumer behaviour in the UAE.
According to Al Mansoori, the support package followed consultations with licensed delivery companies, industry representatives, the Advisory Committee for the CEP sector, and government entities to evaluate market conditions and identify urgent operational challenges.
A major focus of the initiative is support for small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the UAE logistics sector. SMEs are among the companies most affected by current cost pressures, yet they remain essential to last-mile delivery services, eCommerce fulfilment, and domestic supply chain efficiency.
The Committee said the measures are intended to give smaller operators greater operational flexibility, allowing them to continue meeting customer demand while maintaining service quality and financial stability.
Mohamed Khalid Bin Sulaiman, Chief Regulatory and Licensing Officer at the Regulatory and Licensing Sector, said the decision reflects a balanced regulatory approach that combines market oversight with practical support for businesses.
He added that the measures are designed to help companies sustain reliable delivery operations while reinforcing the UAE’s reputation as a flexible and growth-oriented business environment.
The UAE logistics sector has become increasingly important to the country’s economic diversification strategy. The rapid growth of online retail, same-day delivery services, and regional trade flows has significantly increased demand for courier and parcel operators over recent years.
Dubai and the wider UAE also continue positioning themselves as major regional logistics and distribution hubs linking Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Maintaining efficient postal and courier infrastructure is therefore seen as critical not only for retail and eCommerce growth, but also for broader economic competitiveness.
The Committee said it remains committed to introducing practical regulatory policies that improve the readiness, efficiency, and competitiveness of the UAE’s postal and logistics ecosystem as the industry undergoes rapid transformation.
Officials added that the latest measures support the country’s long-term vision of building a more resilient and globally competitive logistics sector capable of adapting quickly to market shifts and evolving consumer demand.
