5 September (Dubai/Berne) – Journalists are invited to a press conference on the opening day of Universal Postal Union’s quadrennial Congress – the world’s highest decision-making forum for global postal cooperation.
WHAT: The press conference will cover the main topics to be discussed and decisions to be made during the UPU plenipotentiary meeting, as well as the hosting of the Congress by the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
WHO:
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Mr Masahiko Metoki, Director General, Universal Postal Union
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Mr Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO, 7X, and Congress Chair-designate
WHEN: Monday, 8 September 2025, 12:30 p.m. (GST)
WHERE: Dubai World Trade Center, Za'abeel Hall - Press Room, Zaa'beel Palace St - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 2 – Dubai
If you intend to attend the press conference, please contact Yana Brugier (BrugierY@upu.int) to secure your accreditation to the event.
Journalists not attending the UPU’s 28th Universal Postal Congress, can watch the press conference on UPU TV (tv.upu.int).
Learn more about the UPU and the 28th Universal Postal Congress: https://www.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Bodies/Congress
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For press inquiries, please contact:
Yana Brugier, BrugierY@upu.int
About the Universal Postal Union (UPU):
Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the postal sector. With its 192 member countries, the UPU is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players, helping ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services. In this way, the organization fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role, and provides technical assistance where needed. It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel, and financial services volumes and improve quality of service for customers.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Yana Brugier, BrugierY@upu.int
About the Universal Postal Union (UPU):
Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the postal sector. With its 192 member countries, the UPU is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players, helping ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services. In this way, the organization fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role, and provides technical assistance where needed. It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel, and financial services volumes and improve quality of service for customers.