Dubai Customs commemorates strategic partners at Dubai airports

Press release

Published November 26th, 2014 - 10:45 GMT

Al Bawaba

In a ceremony organised by the Passenger Operations Department on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, Dubai Customs commemorated its strategic partners at Dubai airports. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai, H.E. Jamal Al Hai, Deputy CEO of Dubai Airports, and other representatives from government and private entities operating in the airport.

H.E. Ahmed Mahboob welcomed attendees and stressed that meeting with DC’s partners at Dubai airports is part of a one-team spirit that drives our joint work for the best interest of the United Arab Emirates. He emphasised Dubai Customs’ commitment to establishing and continually fostering exceptional cooperation and partnerships with the private and public sectors.

“Constrictive cooperation is the foundation for successful service delivery, and for handling upcoming opportunities, such as the hosting of World Expo 2020 and Al Maktoum International Airport’s huge expansion project,” he added.

Representatives of DC’s strategic partners hailed this initiative and praised Dubai Customs’ economic, societal and security roles, being the first line of defense for Dubai in particular and the UAE in general. They also commended the highly qualified human resources of Dubai Customs at all ports, offering arrival passengers a warmer and friendly welcome experience.

The honoured entities were Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Police General Headquarters (represented General Department of Airport Security, General Department of Anti-Narcotics and General State Security Department), the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai Airports, Dubai Establishment for Aviation Engineering Projects, Department of Finance - Government of Dubai, Emirates Group, flydubai, Dubai Duty Free, dnata, and many other organizations from the public and private sectors.

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.