Accra:Qatar Chamber organized a two-day training program on the Electronic ATA Carnet (e-ATA Carnet) via videoconference, with participation from more than 70 trainees from the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

According to Qatar News Agency, the training, coordinated with the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, provided a comprehensive overview of the e-ATA Carnet system, its operational applications, and related customs procedures.

HE Sheikha Tamader Al-Thani, Director of the International Relations and Chamber Affairs Department at Qatar Chamber and Secretary-General of ICC Qatar, noted that the program reflects Qatar Chamber’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, GCC chambers, and relevant authorities. She emphasized the Chamber’s aim to support digital transformation, exchange expertise with peer institutions, and enhance procedures related to international trade, facilitating the movement of goods and equipment between countries.

The training aimed to enhance participants’ practical knowledge of the e-ATA Carnet system and familiarize them with the mechanisms for handling electronic carnets and related procedures. This contributes to greater efficiency in managing temporary admissions and streamlining customs processes.

The course covered key topics related to the e-ATA Carnet system, including its core concepts, issuance and usage of electronic carnets, temporary admission and re-export procedures, roles of customs authorities and chambers of commerce, and tracking of carnets alongside completion of related transactions. Practical cases were also featured, enabling participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various stages involved in processing an e-ATA Carnet, from initial issuance through to final customs clearance and re-export.