Dr. Mohammed Jumaa Rahma, the Executive Director of Technology and Digital Transformation at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, stated in a recent interview that the organization’s technological arm, “Digital Zero Four 04,” has achieved a significant milestone in regional expansion by equipping a port in Africa and another in the Middle East with advanced digital systems developed entirely in Dubai. This accomplishment highlights the corporation’s technical leadership and its capacity to export innovative Emirati solutions globally.
He emphasized that the success of “Digital Zero Four 04” in implementing its smart solutions outside the UAE demonstrates the prowess of national talents and their ability to innovate and compete in international markets. The Emirati technical team has proven its competence in constructing secure and scalable digital systems on a global level.
Dr. Rahma stated, “We believe that technological innovation is Dubai’s bridge to the future, and our vision extends beyond local transformation to serve as a global model for digital efficiency and intelligent institutional integration.”
He further clarified that this success marks an extension of Dubai’s leadership in governmental, maritime, and logistical digital transformation. “Digital Zero Four 04” has, through its expertise and specialized national team, provided comprehensive solutions based on innovation, cybersecurity, and intelligent institutional integration.
He added that the two projects executed in Africa and the Arab region embody the confidence of international markets in Emirati technologies, enhancing Dubai’s position as a global hub for sustainable digital transformation.
Moreover, he noted that the company plays a crucial role as a catalyst for digital transformation within the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation by developing secure, scalable, and integrative digital systems that promote service sustainability and enhance user experiences.
He stated that the vision of “Digital Zero Four 04” is driven by a clear ambition to be a global leader in providing smart digital solutions that enhance the efficiency of ports and free zones and support the growth of global trade.
Additionally, “Digital Zero Four 04” relies on a unified technical structure based on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enables seamless data exchange between government entities and trade partners in Dubai.
This system includes integration with the Emirates Digital Identity (UAE Pass) for digital authentication, the Dubai Trade platform to facilitate logistics services, Dubai Customs for clearance and customs integration, and the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) to manage free zone operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Dr. Rahma reaffirmed that the success of “Digital Zero Four 04” in implementing its smart solutions abroad reflects the strength of national competencies and their ability to innovate and compete globally, reiterating that the Emirati technical team has shown its capability in building secure and scalable digital systems worldwide.
He expressed, “We believe that technological innovation is Dubai’s bridge to the future, and our vision extends beyond local transformation to serve as a global model for digital efficiency and intelligent institutional integration.”
Dr. Mohammed Rahma:
“Digital Zero” succeeds in equipping ports in Africa and the Middle East.