UAE blocked import of 6,500 used vehicles last year. Here’s why

UAE blocked import of 6,500 used vehicles last year. Here’s why

UAE - Authorities in the UAE blocked the import of 6,500 used vehicles that did not meet the country’s technical requirements and standards over the last one year.

The UAE has in place an electronic system that regulates the import of used vehicles. Implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in cooperation with customs authorities and insurance agencies, the system blocks seven types of vehicles from entering the country over safety and sustainability concerns.

The UAE prohibits certain used vehicles from being imported, Dr Farah Al Zarouni, assistant undersecretary for Standards and Regulations Sector at the MoIAT, said in a statement to Khaleej Times.

“These include vehicles that fail to meet requirements around registration, licensing and insurance, as well as damaged vehicles, and those with manufacturing defects. The ministry’s smart search engine verifies used vehicles, providing a reliable and easily accessible database that is linked with the databases of governments in the countries from which the vehicles originate,” she said.

The official said 35,000 used vehicles that met safety and environmental requirements were imported to the UAE over the last 12 months.

“The ministry is committed to supporting high confidence among consumers and protecting them from products that may be unsafe or