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U.A.E. Kimberley Process 2011 Annual Report
• The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is implemented in the U.A.E.
by the Ministry of Economy. The U.A.E. federal law that adapts and
implements the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is the ‘Union Law
No (13) of 2004 regarding Supervision of Import/Export and Transit of
Rough Diamonds.’
• The UAE Ministry of Economy delegated the task to implement the
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in the U.A.E.to Dubai Multi
Commodities Center Authority ‘DMCCA’ as the only entry and exit point for
rough diamonds in the U.A.E (for all of the seven Emirates)
Contact Details Import/Export Authority:
U.A.E Kimberley Process Office
Dubai Multi Commodities Center
Dubai Airport Free Zone
Emirates Security Building
Block B, 2nd
Floor, Office # 20
P.O. Box 48800, Dubai, UAE
Telephone: +9714 299 6639
Fax: +9714 299 6396
Email: Kimberley.process@dmcc.ae
Website: http://www.dmcc.ae/jltauthority/diamond/uae-
kimberley-process/
U.A.E Kimberley Process Office
Dubai Multi Commodities Center
Almas Tower, Level 2
Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
P.O. Box 48800, Dubai, UAE
Telephone: +971 4 4336713
Fax: +971 4 3751900
Email: Kimberley.Process@dmcc.ae
Website: http://www.dmcc.ae/jltauthority/diamond/uae-
kimberley-process/
Contact Person: Maryam Al Hashemi
UAE Kimberley Process Director

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The U.A.E. adopted the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme on the federal level
(State Cabinet 120/11, 2003). The Kimberley Process law is titled ‘Union Law No
(13) of 2004 regarding Supervision of Import/Export and Transit of Rough
Diamonds.’
There have been no changes
Outgoing shipments:
What is the procedure for issuing KP certificates?(Section II (b))
All U.A.E Kimberley Process exporters are required to register at the UAE K.P Office
by submitting the completed Stock Declaration Form before starting their trade.
(Refer to page System of Internal Control and Industry Self Regulation.)
1. U.A.E KP Coordinator must check if the exporter is registered with the UAE KP
Office.
2. U.A.E KP Coordinator must ensure that the rough diamond shipment is being
exported to a KP Participant Country.
3. Exporter must provide to the U.A.E KP Coordinator a valid invoice reflecting
the UN Resolution to ensure that the rough diamonds are conflict free.
4. Exporter is required to submit the Kimberley Process Certificate number
under which the rough diamonds were imported or the supporting documents
of the local purchase.
5. U.A.E KP Coordinator must check the physical carat weight of the rough
diamond shipment and ensure that it tallies with the carat weight reflected on
the invoice.
6. U.A.E KP Coordinator shall conduct an independent valuation of the export
parcels on an ad hoc basis.
7. The U.A.E KP Coordinator places the parcels of rough diamonds in the tamper
proof bag.
8. U.A.E KP Coordinator issues and endorses the U.A.E. KP certificate. The UAE
KP Certificate reflects the serial number of the tamper proof bag (Refer D-e:
Tamper proof bags)

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9. In the same tamper proof bag as the rough diamonds the U.A.E KP
Coordinator places the original UAE KPC and invoice. The tamper proof bag is
then sealed.
10. As an added security feature, a U.A.E KP Security seal is used for the rough
diamond shipment.
11. In case of hand carried rough diamonds, the exporter is required to provide
the passport copy, ticket copy and letter of authority for the passenger who
will be hand carrying the shipment
12. U.A.E KP Files:
U.A.E KP Administrative Coordinator is required to maintain the following
information:-
• Database with details of all the certificates exported from the
U.A.E.
• Copy of the Export KP certificate
• A copy of the Bill of Export issued by the U.A.E Customs (which is
handed over by the handling agent / passenger).
• Letter of Authority handed over by the exporter to the handling
agent/passenger.
• The tamper proof bag slip
13. U.A.E KP Coordinator will send an advance notice of shipments by e-mail to
the relevant Importing Authority
Does the KP certificate fulfill the security features and requirements set out
in Annex I of the JPCS document and as per the attached checklist? (Section
II (c))?
The U.A.E Kimberley Process Certificate meets all the minimum requirements for the
K.P.C as per Annex I and the optional certificate elements and procedures.
A. Minimum requirements for Certificates:
• Kimberley Process Certificate as the title.
• UN Declaration “The rough diamonds in this shipment have been
handled in accordance with the provisions of the Kimberley Process
Certification Scheme for rough diamonds”.
• U.A.E K.P.C is printed in English Language.
• Unique numbering with the Alpha 2 country code, according to ISO
3166-1
• Tamper and forgery resistant.
• Date of issue.
• Date of expiry.
• Issuing Authority.
• Identification of exporter and importer.
• Country of Origin.
• Number of parcels in shipment.
• Carat weight/mass.
• Value in USD
• Relevant Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.
• Validation of Certificate by the Exporting Authority.

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B. Optional Certificate Elements:
- A recommended import confirmation with the following elements:
• Country of destination
• Identification of importer
• Carat/weight and value in US$
• Relevant Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.
• Date of receipt by Importing Authority.
• Authentication by Importing Authority.
What evidence does an exporter have to provide in order to prove that the
rough diamonds being exported have been handled in accordance with the
KP and are not conflict diamonds? (Section IV (a) and Recommendation
18)?
1. Importers and exporters declaring Rough Diamond Stock are requested to
submit supporting documents attesting the source of the rough diamonds by
presenting a copy of the Customs Bill of Entry or a Copy of the imported
Kimberley Process Certificate.
2. Exporters who purchased the rough diamonds from the local market must
present the local purchase invoice mentioning the Import Certificate Number
or a copy of the Seller’s Bill of Entry.
3. UN Declaration “The rough diamonds in this shipment have been handled in
accordance with the provisions of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
for rough diamonds” must be reflected on the invoice.
How many Kimberley Process Certificates were issued? To which
participants were the KP certificates issued actually sent?
In the year of 2011: 4912 KPCS
Participants where the U.A.E KPC were sent to:
- China
- Armenia
- E.U.(Belgium & Sweden)
- Dem Rep of Congo
- USA
- Switzerland
- Czech Republic
- Russia
- Thailand
- Lebanon
- Botswana
- HK
- Ukraine
- UK
- India

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- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
Based on recommendations – reply is optional:
1. Are rough diamonds sealed in a tamper proof container together with
the Certificate or a duly authenticated copy? (Recommendation 19)
The rough diamonds are sealed in a tamper proof bag along with the Original UAE
KP Certificate and the Original invoice.
2. Is the exporting authority sending advance notice of shipments by e-
mail to the relevant Importing Authority contained information on the
carat weight, value, country of origin or provenance, importer and the
serial number of the Certificate? (Recommendation 19)
Yes
3. Does the Exporting Authority record all details of rough diamond
shipments on a computerized database? (Recommendation 19)
Yes.
Incoming shipments
On the arrival of the rough diamond shipment into the U.A.E it remains in the
custody of:
a) Handling Agent- when shipment is received by Cargo
OR
b) The U.A.E Customs Authority and Jurisdiction – when the shipment is
hand carried by the passenger or through alternative custom domains
(eg. Post Office, Sea Vessel, Ground Transportation).
Until the below import procedure is followed at the U.A.E KP office :
1. U.A.E KP Coordinator must check that the rough diamond shipment is
exported from a KP Participant country.
2. U.A.E KP Coordinator must check that the importer is registered with the
U.A.E KP Office.
3. A valid invoice must be presented to the U.A.E KP Coordinator
4. A valid passport copy, ticket copy and boarding pass copy of the passenger
must be presented to the UAE KP Coordinator for hand carry shipment.
5. U.A.E KP Coordinator must verify
a. The rough diamond shipment has not been tampered with
b. Original KP Certificates must accompany the rough diamond parcel

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c. Details (Importer/ exporter name, Issue/expiry date, carats & USD value
etc) reflected on the Original KPC must be the same as that on the Original
invoice.
In case of non compliance, the parcel of rough diamonds will then be kept in
the custody of handling agent/UAE Customs Authority until a thorough
investigation is conducted.
6. U.A.E KP Coordinator will check if an advance notice of shipments by e-mail is
received from the relevant Exporting Authority
7. U.A.E KP Coordinator must verify the physical weight of the rough diamond
shipment with that reflected on the invoice and Original K.P.C.
8. U.A.E KP Coordinator shall conduct an independent valuation of the imported
parcels on an ad hoc basis.
9. As an added security feature, a U.A.E KP Security seal is used for the rough
diamond shipment.
10. The U.A.E KP Coordinator is required to:
• Fill out the Original Import Confirmation Slip on the KP Certificate.
• Endorse the Original Import Confirmation Slip.
• A copy of the Original Import Confirmation Slip is filed with the
relevant import documents.
• Send the original Import Confirmation Slip to the relevant KP
Authority specified on the slip.
11. U.A.E KP Files:
U.A.E KP Administrative Coordinator is required to keep the following
information:-
• A Database of all the certificates imported into the U.A.E.
• Original import KP certificate
• Copy of the importer’s invoice,
• Copy of the endorsed Import Confirmation Slip.
• A copy of the Bill of Import issued by the U.A.E Customs Letter of
Authority handed over by the client to the handling
agent/passenger.
12. After all procedures are completed, the U.A.E K.P Office hands over the
shipment to the importer, Handling Agent or the passenger.

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-Is confirmation of receipt sent to the relevant Exporting Authority
(Section III (b))?
Confirmation of receipt is sent to, Angola, , Armenia, Brazil, Botswana, DRC,
Russia, Liberia, Central Africa, Tanzania, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Ghana,
Guyana, Guinea, Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe as per their request in their
notification email. .
However, the Technical Guideline 14 is sent on monthly basis to confirm receipts.
-How do you ensure that only rough diamonds with a Certificate (Section
II (b)) and placed in tamper resistant containers (Section IV (c)) are
imported?
UAE KP Coordinator ensures that the shipment of rough diamond is placed in the
tamper resistant container. In case of suspicion of any tampering, every parcel of
rough diamond is physically checked. This is done to ensure that the physical
weight matches that on the Original KPC
• In case a discrepancy is noticed the parcel of rough diamonds will then be
kept in the custody of handling agent/UAE Customs Authority until a
thorough investigation is conducted.
• An e-mail is sent to the relevant Exporting Authority seeking a clarification
-Where the originals of the Certificates are kept accessible? (Section III
(b))
For a period of 3 months, the original import certificates are kept in the U.A.E
Kimberley Process Office. Documents older than that are sent to DMCCA storage.
How many Certificates were received? From which Participants were
Certificatesreceived?
In the year 2011: 2626 KPCS were imported
Certificates were received from the following Participants:
- Belgium
- Botswana
- Armenia
- USA
- China
- Brazil
- ROC
- Hong Kong
- Angola
- Guinea
- Dem. Rep of Congo
- Russia
- UK
- Sierra Leone
- Thailand

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- Guyana
- Switzerland
- Lebanon
- South Africa
- Rep Central Africa
- Sri lanka
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Zimbabwe
- Tanzania
- India
Have there been cases of shipments which were not inconformity with the
provisions of the KPCS? If so, how were these followed up by your
authorities?
In case of any irregular rough diamond shipments:
a. U.A.E Customs Authorities inform the U.A.E KP Office
b. U.A.E Customs Authorities send the Detained Goods Receipt and case
report to the U.A.E KP Office.
c. U.A.E KP Office will conduct an independent investigation.
d. U.A.E KP Office will liaise with the U.A.E Customs Authorities regarding
the results of the investigation
e. Irregular rough diamond shipments will not be imported into U.A.E and
will remain in the custody of U.A.E Customs Authorities
(Based on recommendations – reply is optional :)
System of internal control for the U.A.E KP Office are as follows:
a. Stock Declaration
Upon the implementation of the Kimberley Process in January 2003, the U.A.E
KP Office requested all rough diamond traders in the U.A.E. to submit their
Stock Declaration as of 31st
December 2002.
The U.A.E KP Office requests all rough diamond traders on an annual basis to
-submit their Stock Declaration as follows
• Trade Activity Form as of 1st
January xxxx to 31st
December xxxx
• Copy of company trade license.
• Passport copy of person(s) listed on the Trade License.
• Authorization letter towards the Clearing Agents
• Authorization letter towards the staff representatives
• Sign and acknowledge the
• System of Warranties.
• Invoice requirements.
• Moscow Resolution on Cote D Ivoire.
• Venezuela notice.
• Zimbabwe notice.
• Customs notice on Cote D Ivoire.

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b. World Check
All rough diamond traders will go through the Global World Check Security
Database.
c. IT & Computerized Database
To ensure the effective implementation of the KPCS, prior to the 1st
January
2003, DMCCA in conjunction with Dubai Customs developed a software
system whereby:
• Any shipment that enters the U.A.E. classified as rough diamonds and
under HS Codes 7102.10, 7102.21 & 7102.31, the customs officials
will not be able to produce the appropriate documents (Bill of Entry/Bill
of Export) unless the shipment is presented to the U.A.E KP office.
• The U.A.E KP office then enters the shipment details in a sub-system.
• The customs official is then able to produce the required customs
documents.
The system has been very effective, especially when rough diamond
shipments enter the U.A.E. via unusual customs points, such as the Postal
Office.
The system by default records details of all imported and exported KP
certificates.
d. Security features on KP certificate
The security features on the U.A.E. KP certificate are:
i. Invisible U.V. Fiber Pattern
ii. Micro Text
iii. Guilloche Border Pattern
iv. UV Ink
v. Thermo chromic Ink
vi. Fugitive Ink
vii. Hologram Blocking
viii. Anti-photocopying Feature
ix. Penetrating Ink Serial Number
x. Trellis water mark CBSI security cheque paper

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e. Tamper Proof Bags
The security features on the U.A.E. KP tamper proof bags are as follows:
i. Sentry Closure
The bags are used primarily for large quantities of rough due to
the stresses of the seal area from the weight and pressure
created by large volumes of diamonds and trapped air. The red
fold over closure is a fracturing flap designed to shatter when
attacked with freezing agents leaving evidence of tampering.
These bags are approved (and accepted) by the U.S. Federal
Reserve. Film is Ultra™ tri-extruded (three layer) film for
maximum strength
ii. Sentry II In-Line Closure
Green void tape will display the message "VOID TAMPERING
DETECTED" with any attempt to re-open at any temperature
extreme. Film is Ultra™ tri-extruded for maximum strength.
f. Security Seal
As an added security feature a U.A.E KP Security Seal with a
unique number is used to ensure the safety of the rough
diamond shipment when transferring it for further customs
clearance
The UAE rough diamond statistics were submitted in accordance with the provisions
specified by Annex III of the KPCS on the KP Statistical Website. The following
statistics were submitted:
• 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd
and 4th
quarters of 2003,
2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009, 2010 and 2011
o Import – USD & carat categorized by HS codes &
countries
o Export- USD & carat categorized by HS codes &
countries
o Certificate count for imports & exports
• In accordance with the KP Technical Guideline 14, the UAE KP Office
sends the TG 14 on monthly basis and cross verifies the TG 14 sent by
other KP participants.
• The UAE KP Office submits all the statistics according with Annex III
guidelines of KPCS.

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The U.A.E received a review visit in 2008 and the status of the recommendations is
attached with the report.
I. Authentication of Ghana KPC
UAE KP Office received a scanned copy of a Ghanaian KPC from a potential
buyer on the 2nd
Sept 2011 for verification prior to his purchase.
• Several discrepancies (list of discrepancies reflected below) were noted
in the Certificate by the UAE KP Office therefore an email was sent on
4 Sept 2011 to the KP Authorities in Ghana to receive their feedback.
• KP Authorities in Ghana confirmed that the KPC was not a genuine
Certificate on the 5th
Sept 2011.
• Manifest List, Passport Copy and Photograph of the exporter in Ghana
were sent to the Ghana KP Authorities for further investigation
List of Discrepancies
a. The Original Ghanaian KPC Serial Number is always reflected on the top of the
Republic of Ghana Title, however for this fake KPC the serial number was
reflected under the title.
b. There is no continuous serial number in the attached Fake KPC
c. Below the title Republic of Ghana another title should reflect as Ministry of
Lands and Natural Resources whereas Ministry of Mines is reflected in the Fake
KPC.
d. A grammatical error is also found in the UN resolution in the Fake KPC
e. The validity of the Ghanaian KPC is usually 2 months whereas the validity of the
attached Fake KPC is 6 months.
f. The security feature border of the attached Fake KPC is very different from the
Original Ghanaian KPC’s.
II. Rough diamond shipment from Cyprus
Dubai Customs confiscated a rough diamond shipment that was not
accompanied with a valid KP Certificate, from a passenger on 14 Feb 2010
travelling from Cyprus to India via UAE.
• The passenger approached the UAE KP Office with a not relevant KPC
issued by the Indian KP Authorities. (Issue date 20th
May 2010 to 19th
July 2010).
• Upon continuous communication with the Indian KP Authorities it was
concluded that the KP Certificate issued from India was for another
rough diamond shipment that was exported on 20 May 2010.
After consultation with the UAE Customs Authority and as per the rules and
regulations of the UAE Union Law No.13 and the KPCS, any rough diamond
shipment unaccompanied by a KP Certificate will not be imported into UAE.
Thus, it was concluded that the rough diamond shipment will be sent back to
Cyprus.

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An email on 19th Jan 2012 was sent to the Belgian KP Authorities and Cyprus
informing them about the returned rough diamond shipment. The passenger’s
passport copy and ticket copy along with all required information were sent
for their reference.
Cyprus is yet to confirm receipt of this Rough Diamond Shipment.
III. Rough diamond shipment from Central Africa
UAE KP Office received a hand carry rough diamond shipment that was not
accompanied with a valid KP Certificate, from a. The only document
accompanying this shipment was a valuation report issued in Central Africa
No 0025094/2011 dated 15 March 2011.
• The UAE KP Office sent an email to Central Africa on 27 October 2011
informing them of the same
• Follow up email was sent to them on 31 October 2011 to check on the
status of the above
• The passenger provided a scanned Central Africa KP copy
• The scanned copy was sent to Central Africa on Nov 1 2011, to confirm
its authenticity
• No confirmed response was received from Central Africa
• The passenger did not return to enquire about the status of the rough
diamond shipment
Currently the shipment of rough diamonds is in the custody of the Dubai
Customs Authority.