Abu Dhabi launches art customs duty waiver programme to attract and support global collectors

Abu Dhabi Media Office, 31 January 2026 , United Arab Emirates

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a pioneering art customs duty waiver programme that will position the emirate as one of the world’s most trusted and forward-looking destinations for the long-term placement, conservation, and exhibition of high-value artworks. The initiative is established as a framework that prioritises governance, legal clarity, and institutional oversight as the foundation for participation.

https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/arts-culture/abu-dhabi-launches-art-customs-duty-waiver-programme-to-attract-and-support-global-collectors/

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