For shipments of arms, ammunition, explosives and all other Class 1 dangerous goods, the consignee must apply to the Ministry of Interior to obtain import or transit approval 15 working days before the scheduled arrival date of the shipment.

For shipments of arms and ammunition, the shipper must apply to the Ministry of Defense to obtain export approval 15 working days before the scheduled departure date of the shipment.

The air operator must obtain prior permission from the Ministry of Interior a minimum 48 hours before forwarding UAE destined or transshipment of arms, ammunitions, explosives and all other Class 1 dangerous goods.

The air operator shall not export arms and ammunition except with prior permission obtained from the UAE Ministry of Defense before forwarding the shipment.