Dubai Customs welcomes children returning back home with gifts wrapped with a smile!

Press release

Published August 24th, 2014 - 05:05 GMT

Al Bawaba

Reflecting the friendliness and hospitality of the UAE in general and Dubai in particular, Dubai Customs – represented by the Passenger Operations Department – handed out presents to children returning to the country with their families. Gifts included school supplies and stationery items, marking the back-to-school season around the corner. The gesture was meant to bring joy to the little ones.

Arrivals at all airport terminals commended the heartily welcome they received, which reflected the values of Emirati people under the leadership of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and his brother HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Ibrahim Alkamali, Sr. Manager – Passengers operations TR 3. DC, said such initiatives leave a positive impression on passengers and increase customer satisfaction with DC services. “All staff of the Passenger Operations Department save no effort to deliver top of range passenger services, displaying Dubai’s exceptional welcome to its guests which enhances its position globally as a leading tourist destination.”

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.