The Council of Administration (CA) consists of 41 member countries and meets annually at UPU headquarters in Berne. The Council ensures the continuity of the UPU's work between Congresses, supervises its activities and studies regulatory, administrative, legislative and legal issues.
To ensure that the UPU is able to react quickly to changes in the postal environment, the CA has the power to approve proposals by the Postal Operations Council for the adoption of regulations or new procedures until the next Congress. The Universal Postal Congress convenes every four years.
The CA can also take measures it considers necessary to resolve urgent issues. It approves the UPU's biennial budget and accounts, as well as yearly updates on the UPU's strategy and budget. The Council is also responsible for promoting and coordinating all aspects of technical assistance among member countries.
The Council of Administration Chair for the current work cycle are the United Arab Emirates, represented by Tariq Al Wahedi, Group Chief Executive Officer of 7X, the UAE’s postal operator.
Mr. Al Wahedi has served as Group CEO of 7X since April 2025, overseeing the company’s strategic direction and operations and guiding its transformation into a fully integrated logistics and e-commerce solutions provider. Under his leadership, 7X is advancing innovation across what he refers to as the “seven core engines of commerce”: express, freight, post, quick commerce, fintech, logistics technology, and fulfilment.
Tariq Al Wahedi brings over two decades of expertise spanning logistics, CEP solutions, investment, agri-food technologies, and venture capital. Before joining 7X, he served as General Manager of EMX, where he successfully led the company’s regional expansion and reinforced its position as a leader in the Middle East logistics sector. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles across multiple industries, where he shaped transformational strategies, led complex mergers and acquisitions, and attracted foreign direct investments.
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