Dubai: Dubai Customs has kicked off the 6th Dubai Customs Week and launched the Dubai Customs Youth Council in line with the standards of the Federal Youth Authority. The event will run under the slogan “Customs Innovations for Future Generations,” with 23 activities and initiatives.
Mr. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, inaugurated the event that seeks to raise awareness about the role of customs in achieving sustainable development and securing the borders.
During 2020, global supply chains and all passenger traffic were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and despite this global crisis, the UAE succeeded in overcoming its effects and making a rapid recovery. The customs sector in the country has played a major role in facilitating and maintaining the continuity and flow of the supply chain, relying on a sophisticated technological infrastructure that enables the clients to complete their transactions from anywhere.
Mr. Musabih remarked.
“The World Customs Organisation is dedicating 2023 to “Nurturing the next generation, promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs”. Innovation is a strategic priority to us, and the Dubai Customs Strategic Plan 2021–2026 stands on five main principles, including innovation,” the Director General added.
Mr. Ahmed Al Falasi, Director General of Customs at the Federal Customs Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, commented that “we provide all of our services through digital services, and customs administrations were able to achieve optimal employment of human and financial resources, raise efficiency and productivity, and innovate smart systems and leading programs to run the inspection processes, projects, and customs platforms.”
The event was also attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Port and Customs Department, Mohammed Mir Abdul Rahman, Director of the Seaports and Customs Department at the Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority and Rashid Mohammed Hammad, Director-General of the Fujairah Customs Department.
Mr. Majid Abdullah Al Osaimi, Chairman of the Asian Paralympic Committee, highlighted the role of customs in the country in protecting society and securing the borders against all smuggling attempts.
The ceremony further included the announcement of the “Green Customs Initiative,” which will see Dubai Customs work closely with other international authorities to curb illegitimate trade in substances harmful to the environment.
In addition, Dubai Customs honoured the creative employees of determination in recognition of the innovative ideas and solutions they submitted through the smart channel.