PCFC unifies and consolidates the role of its constituent subsidiaries and entities, namely, Dubai Customs, Trakhees, Dubai Ports Authority, JAFZA, Dubai Maritime Authority, PCFC Security and PCFC Investment. Officially established in 2001, the entities under the PCFC umbrella include some of the longest serving and commercially successful government departments.
The corporation offers services such as customs administration, management of free zones, and oversight of maritime and port authority operations. PCFC now employs more than 4,000 men and women across all its entities, who take pride in serving the ever-growing trading and business communities in Dubai. In December 2024, the Corporation inaugurated a new headquarters in Dubai Maritime City, a facility that accommodates over 1,500 employees and serves more than 300 clients and visitors daily.
In February 2026, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appointed Abdulla bin Damithan as Chairman of PCFC. Abdulla bin Damithan has extensive professional experience in ports, logistics, and trade, and oversees DP World's operations across the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
Facts compiled by Executive Moves from publicly available news and press releases on 26 May 2026. Spotted an inaccuracy? Email us and we'll review within 1 business day.
To upgrade to a Premium Profile reach out to us at info@executive-moves.com.
Are you on the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation team?
This is a Light company page, auto-generated from public news coverage. Claim it to verify the company description, add logo and links, and control how your organisation is represented on Executive Moves.
Claim this company →
