More measures in place to speed up procedures at Abu Samra border post

People who frequently travel to other parts of the GCC and prefer doing it by road, have reasons to cheer.

Steps have been taken to speed up procedures at the Abu Samra border post, which connects Qatar and Saudi Arabia. In addition, a single window system — Al Nadeeb — has come into effect, thus simplifying customs clearance of imported goods.

“Work at Abu Samra border post has seen major improvements after implementing the new process using Al Nadeeb. The next phase will speed up procedures for travellers in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior,” Murshid Shaheen Al Kuwari, Director, Land Customs Department, told The peninsula.

When the new system is in place, travellers will be able to complete procedures through the Customs Department or the ministry.

“The initiative aims at speeding up procedures for travellers through exchange of information between both authorities. There’ll be only one procedure instead of two that can be completed by either of the two authorities. This will be implemented soon,” he said.

Earlier, travellers had to go police and the customs department.

Registration of vehicles of travellers has also become faster, he said.

“We coordinate with the Saudi border post through an electronic link to speed up procedures for goods and travellers.”

The border post also has plans to upgrade its facilities with new and modern devices and equipment to meet the requirements of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.