Saudi’s Mawani and ZATCA sign deal to regulate joint activities

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) have signed a service-level agreement (SLA) to regulate joint activities as well as create and execute service-level operations and automation mechanisms at Jeddah Islamic Port.

The aim of the deal is to optimise efficiency, increase productivity and enhance the customer experience at the port. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the deal was co-signed in the presence of Engineer Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, governor of ZATCA and Omar Bin Talal Hariri, president of Mawani.

The agreement is a key chapter in the collaboration between Mawani and ZATCA to define operational procedures and services that follow world-class operational standards, governing each entity’s activities in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS). This will further bolster public-private partnerships and position the kingdom as a global logistics hub.

The deal, which will soon be rolled out across other ports, will be instrumental in supporting the Fasah platform in addition to streamlining operational efficiency and boosting competitiveness at Saudi ports.

The partnership also aims to regulate joint activities in ports, integrate roles and responsibilities, outline service level requirements for both parties. This will specifically tackle operational challenges between Mawani, ZATCA and concerned stakeholders in future port operations.

The latest agreement comes as part of Mawani’s efforts to enhance the business environment of Saudi ports and realise its strategic goals of facilitating trade and achieving customer satisfaction besides driving economic diversification and creating an attractive investment climate.

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