FedEx Express has announced a major expansion of its retail footprint across the UAE through a strategic collaboration with Emirates Post, the country’s official postal services provider.
The partnership will see the launch of 68 new FedEx Authorized Shipping Centers (FASCs) at Emirates Post branches, significantly enhancing public access to international express shipping services.
The move strengthens FedEx’s commitment to the UAE’s logistics infrastructure and supports growing demand for reliable cross-border shipping in a country where the population has now surpassed 11 million. The newly opened FASCs allow walk-in customers across all emirates to access FedEx international services without needing a FedEx account—providing greater convenience to individual shippers, small businesses, and e-commerce customers alike.
“At FedEx, we are committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences by simplifying logistics and making our solutions more accessible,” said Nitin Tatiwala, Vice President of Marketing, Customer Experience, and Air Network for FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. “This collaboration allows us to significantly expand our retail access points across the UAE through Emirates Post’s extensive local network, bringing fast, reliable, and efficient services closer to communities. It also strengthens the UAE’s connectivity to global markets while adapting to the evolving needs of local consumers.”
Customers using the new FASCs can benefit from a variety of shipping solutions, including FedEx International Priority®, which ensures delivery within two to three business days to major global markets, and FedEx Regional Economy®, a road-based, customs-cleared delivery service with guaranteed timelines for cost-effective regional logistics.
Ayoub Ahli, General Manager of Emirates Post, said the expanded offering reflects a shared ambition to enhance logistics convenience and empower businesses across the UAE.
“Our continued collaboration with FedEx underscores Emirates Post’s vision of transforming the largest branch network in the UAE into an inclusive gateway that connects communities with global markets,” said Ahli. “By integrating FedEx Authorized Shipping Centers within our branches, we are reaffirming our commitment to enhancing accessibility and customer convenience. More importantly, this move aligns with the UAE’s national agenda, empowers businesses, simplifies logistics for individuals, and ensures that world-class international shipping solutions are within reach for all, wherever they are across the Emirates.”
The expansion comes at a time when demand for seamless logistics and global e-commerce solutions continues to surge in the UAE and wider Middle East. By leveraging Emirates Post’s widespread local footprint, FedEx is well positioned to meet these rising expectations and deliver frictionless access to international supply chains.
