July 16, 2025

Dubai Customs and Dubai Humanitarian: Joining Forces to Expedite the Flow of Relief Shipments and Facilitate Procedures​A Strategic Partnership to Address Emergency and Crisis NeedsDubai Customs and Dubai Humanitarian: Joining Forces to Expedite the Flow of Relief Shipments and Facilitate Procedures Dubai Customs held an expanded coordination meeting with Du ...

July 09, 2025

Dubai Customs hosts Sheikh Mansour bin Ibrahim Al-Mualla to discuss ways of cooperation and strengthening institutional and strategic partnership​Dubai Customs hosts Sheikh Mansour bin Ibrahim Al-Mualla to discuss ways of cooperation and strengthening institutional and strategic partnershipAs part of strengthening institutional partnerships and expanding strategic cooperation, Dubai Customs h ...

July 07, 2025

Dubai and India strengthen their strategic partnership in trade and logistics services​Dubai Customs hosts an expanded meeting with the participation of an Indian delegation and “DP World”Dubai and India strengthen their strategic partnership in trade and logistics servicesAbdulla Busenad: Facilitating the flow of goods and increa ...

July 03, 2025

Dubai Customs celebrates the graduation of the first cohort of participants in the security refresher course, in cooperation with the Dubai Police Academy​Brigadier Dr Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Jamal, Director of Dubai Police Academy, and in presence of Khamis Al Muhairi, Acting Director of Human Resources at Dubai Customs, attended the graduation of the first cohort of participants in the security refres ...

July 01, 2025

Dubai Customs and Dubai Police: A strategic partnership to protect the homeland and to promote stability​His Excellency Dr. Abdulla  Busenad Director General of Dubai Customs, and His Excellency Major General Hareb Muhammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affair, discussed the strategic partnership between Dubai Customs and Dubai ...

June 26, 2025

Dubai Customs steps up the fight against drug smuggling with high-tech precision​Dubai Customs steps up the fight against drug smuggling with high-tech precisionInternational Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit TraffickingDubai Customs continues to intensify its efforts across all customs centers and border points in the emirate ...

June 24, 2025

Dubai Customs secures HBC Women Leadership Award in London​Dubai Customs secures HBC Women Leadership Award in LondonIn a development that underscores international appreciation for Dubai Customs' expanding efforts in empowering female professionals and leadership roles, the organization has attained a sign ...

June 16, 2025

Dubai Customs chief welcomes Dr. Hazza Al Nuaimi​Dubai Customs chief welcomes Dr. Hazza Al Nuaimi​Emphasis placed on strategic partnership to advance government excellence and prepare for the 2026 evaluation cycleHis Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received Dr. H ...

June 12, 2025

Dubai Customs launches Masar33 to empower Emiratis in logistics​Dubai Customs launches Masar33 to empower Emiratis in logisticsProfessional training program offers certification and guaranteed job placements in the private sector logistics industryDubai Logistics Academy has announced the launch of the first coh ...

June 11, 2025

Dubai Customs named Best Customs Authority in the Middle East 2025​Middle East Transport and Logistics Awards (TLME)Dubai Customs named Best Customs Authority in the Middle East 2025Abdulla Busenad: We are strengthening Dubai’s leading position on the global trade map In a milestone achievement that reflec ...

June 04, 2025

Dubai Customs gears up to welcome returning Hajj pilgrims​Dubai Customs gears up to welcome returning Hajj pilgrims Dubai Customs has announced comprehensive preparations to receive pilgrims returning from the holy sites, introducing a range of special measures aimed at ensuring smooth and efficient p ...

May 23, 2025

Dubai Customs wins two global governance awards, reaffirming its institutional excellence​Dubai Customs wins two global governance awards, reaffirming its institutional excellenceAs part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen corporate governance and drive sustainable excellence, Dubai Customs continues to reach new milestones both locall ...

May 22, 2025

Dubai Customs strengthens leadership in digital transformation​Dubai Customs strengthens leadership in digital transformationCrowned with “Best Pioneering Initiative” in Hamdan bin Mohammed Program for Government ServicesDubai Customs has reaffirmed its ongoing dedication to enhancing its operations and service ...

May 19, 2025

1276 nationals apply for Dubai Customs’ training and scholarship programs​1276 nationals apply for Dubai Customs’ training and scholarship programsStrong turnout at National Service Career Fair 2025 highlights interest in customs, trade, and logistics career pathwaysDubai Customs concluded its active participation in the ...

May 12, 2025

Dubai Customs empowers Emirati talent through Masar 33 at National Service Career Fair​Dubai Customs empowers Emirati talent through Masar 33 at National Service Career FairDubai Customs is participating in the National Service Career Fair 2025, taking place from May 12 to 14 at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City Dubai. The aim ...

May 11, 2025

Vietnamese delegation reviews Dubai Customs’ exemplary experience in trade facilitation and inspection operations​Vietnamese delegation reviews Dubai Customs’ exemplary experience in trade facilitation and inspection operationsAs part of its ongoing mission to share its accumulated expertise and pioneering model in trade facilitation and customs inspection with ...

May 10, 2025

Dubai Customs becomes first global customs authority named a Great Place to Work, for five consecutive years​Dubai Customs becomes first global customs authority named a Great Place to Work, for five consecutive yearsDubai Customs has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the fifth consecutive year by the global organization Great Place to Work®, m ...

May 04, 2025

A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding brings together Dubai Customs, the University of Dubai, and the German Kühne and Nagel University (KLU)​To prepare national talents capable of keeping pace with technological transformations and artificial intelligence technologiesA tripartite Memorandum of Understanding brings together Dubai Customs, the University of Dubai, and the German Kühne and ...

April 29, 2025

Dubai Customs celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with focus on creativity and protection​Dubai Customs celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with focus on creativity and protection68 counterfeit goods seizures valued at AED 42.195 million in Q1 2025 Dubai Customs celebrated World Intellectual Property Day, held annually on Apr ...

April 27, 2025

Dubai Customs awarded 2025 Golden Peacock National Quality Award​Dubai Customs awarded 2025 Golden Peacock National Quality AwardDubai Customs celebrated a significant milestone by receiving the 2025 “Golden Peacock National Quality Award” during the official ceremony held in  Dubai on April 22, 2025. The aw ...

April 04, 2025

Hatta border crossing speeds up passenger flow with new dedicated lanes​Hatta border crossing speeds up passenger flow with new dedicated lanesDubai Customs announced that the Hatta Customs Center received tens of thousands of GCC nationals who visited Dubai to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and enjoy the related events and acti ...

March 27, 2025

Dubai Customs enhances travel experience with seamless passenger clearance for Eid Al-Fitr​Dubai Customs enhances travel experience with seamless passenger clearance for Eid Al-Fitr Dubai Customs has completed its preparations to facilitate the arrival of travelers through Dubai airports during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, including thos ...

March 25, 2025

Dubai Customs fosters client partnerships with a Ramadan suhoor gathering​Dubai Customs fosters client partnerships with a Ramadan suhoor gatheringAs part of its commitment to fostering strong trade relations and enhancing engagement with its key clients, Dubai Customs hosted a special Ramadan suhoor to celebrate the holy ...

March 18, 2025

Dubai Customs distributes 30,000 iftar meals during Ramadan to promote charity and social solidarity​Dubai Customs distributes 30,000 iftar meals during Ramadan to promote charity and social solidarityDubai Customs continues to carry out the "Sawa’ed Al-Furdah" initiative by distributing 30,000 iftar meals to road users and drivers at the ...

March 06, 2025

Dubai Customs serves 60,000 iftar meals, fostering community spirit at Ramadan tent​Dubai Customs serves 60,000 iftar meals, fostering community spirit at Ramadan tentAs part of its commitment to social responsibility and promoting community solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Customs launched its "Ramadan Tent, ...

February 27, 2025

Dubai Customs organizes the "Future and Impactful Innovations Forum" as part of the "UAE Innovates 2025" events​Dubai Customs organizes the "Future and Impactful Innovations Forum" as part of the "UAE Innovates 2025" eventsDubai Customs hosted the "Future and Impactful Innovations Forum" as part of the UAE Innovates 2025 events, ...

February 20, 2025

Dubai Customs launches "Al Munasiq" platform powered by AI to revolutionize customs classification processes​Dubai Customs launches "Al Munasiq" platform powered by AI to revolutionize customs classification processesIn line with Dubai's plan to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, launched by His Highness Sheikh ...

February 19, 2025

Dubai Customs unveils innovative extravaganza for UAE Innovates 2025​Dubai Customs unveils innovative extravaganza for UAE Innovates 2025As part of the UAE Innovation Month and under the theme "Impactful Innovations for the Future", Dubai Customs is set to host a spectacular array of events and activities t ...

February 15, 2025

Dubai Customs launches "Basma (Imprint)" Award to foster innovation and protect intellectual property​Dubai Customs launches "Basma (Imprint)" Award to foster innovation and protect intellectual propertyIn alignment with the UAE’s “Year of Community” goals, which focus on skill development, talent nurturing, and fostering innovation across ...

February 14, 2025

Dubai Customs empowers Emirati talent with open day for private sector opportunities​Dubai Customs empowers Emirati talent with open day for private sector opportunitiesAs part of the "Masar 33" program and in collaboration with prominent logistics companies, Dubai Customs hosted an open day for employment in the private s ...

February 10, 2025

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling attempt of 1.2 tons of psychoactive substances, strengthening border security​Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling attempt of 1.2 tons of psychoactive substances, strengthening border security- Bin Sulayem: UAE makes a global impact in combating drug trafficking and protecting society from its dangers  - Busenad: ...

February 03, 2025

Dubai Customs updates its unified contact number to reflect Dubai’s trade prosperity history: 800(1886)​Dubai Customs updates its unified contact number to reflect Dubai’s trade prosperity history: 800(1886)Handled over 95,000 calls and inquiries in 2023Abdulla Busenad: We are establishing Dubai as a global center for trade and ease of doing b ...

December 30, 2024

Dubai Customs Enhances Global Standing with Dubai Logistics Academy​Dubai Customs Enhances Global Standing with Dubai Logistics Academy's CPD AccreditationThe Dubai Logistics Academy has received accreditation for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) from the United Kingdom, a prestigious certification that aff ...

December 29, 2024

Dubai Customs Launches ​Dubai Customs Launches 'Customs Inspector Training Program' to Recruit 84 Emiratis and Boost NationalizationAbdulla Busenad: Our aim through the Dubai Logistics Academy is to enhance the competitiveness of national talent​Dubai Customs is commit ...

December 18, 2024

Dubai Customs advances succession planning to strengthen leadership and continuity​Dubai Customs advances succession planning to strengthen leadership and continuityIn line with the Executive Council of Dubai’s decision to adopt a succession planning system within the Dubai Government, Dubai Customs, represented by its Human Resou ...

December 16, 2024

Dubai Customs handles over 1.23 million bags for 281,775 passengers on board 187 cruise ships between January and November 2024​Dubai Customs handles over 1.23 million bags for 281,775 passengers on board 187 cruise ships between January and November 2024Khalid Ahmed: We are committed to supporting Dubai’s growing tourism sector through a strategic vision that focuses on ...

December 09, 2024

Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs' Volunteer Initiatives Touch Over 90,000 Lives in Nine Months23 Initiatives and 3,000 Volunteer Hours Delivered by Dubai Customs EmployeesDubai – 09 December 2024: Dubai Customs has reported an impressive milestone in its volunteer ...

December 04, 2024

PCFC Celebrates the Official Launch of Dubai Logistics Academy and Recognizes Key Partners​PCFC Celebrates the Official Launch of Dubai Logistics Academy and Recognizes Key PartnersThe Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, along with the Free Zone, hosted an event to celebrate the official opening of the Dubai Logistics Academy, an in ...

November 29, 2024

Dubai Customs Marks UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) with Vibrant Celebrations​Dubai Customs Marks UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) with Vibrant CelebrationsDubai Customs marked the UAE's 53rd Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) on Thursday, 28 November 2024, with celebrations held at its headquarters in Port Rashid and across its c ...

November 21, 2024

Dubai Customs launches ‘Dubai Logistics Academy’ to enhance competencies in key economic sectors​Dubai Customs launches ‘Dubai Logistics Academy’ to enhance competencies in key economic sectorsThe Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of the ‘Dubai Logistics Academy,’ an initiative by Dubai Customs aimed at n ...

November 20, 2024

Dubai Customs Seizes 26,000 Units of Restricted Eye Medication in Smuggling Crackdowns​Dubai Customs Seizes 26,000 Units of Restricted Eye Medication in Smuggling CrackdownsDubai Customs has successfully intercepted a sequence of smuggling attempts involving a restricted eye drop medication transported by travelers from Asia. This dru ...

November 05, 2024

Dubai Customs and DP World Sign Agreement to Accelerate Digital Transformation across Trade and Logistics​Dubai Customs and DP World Sign Agreement to Accelerate Digital Transformation across Trade and Logistics Dubai Customs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World designed to support Dubai's goal of becoming one of the top thr ...

November 02, 2024

Dubai Customs Joins UAE Celebrations for "Flag Day"​Dubai Customs Joins UAE Celebrations for "Flag Day" In response to the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the flag of the United ...

October 23, 2024

Dubai Customs Introduces "Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Screening" Initiative to Promote Employee Health​Dubai Customs Introduces "Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Screening" Initiative to Promote Employee Health In line with its dedication to improving the health and well-being of its workforce, Dubai Customs, being one of the first govern ...

October 18, 2024

Emirati Human Resources Development Council and Dubai Customs Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Emiratisation in the Private Sector at GITEX Global 2024​Emirati Human Resources Development Council and Dubai Customs Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Emiratisation in the Private Sector at GITEX Global 2024 In a step towards promoting Emiratisation in the private sector, particularly in logistics, the E ...

October 17, 2024

Dubai Customs innovates: Aramex partners to leverage pioneering “Seamless Inspections”​Dubai Customs innovates: Aramex part​ners to leverage pioneering “Seamless Inspections” In a significant effort to enhance business processes and support various sectors, Dubai Customs has signed an MoU with Aramex, a leader in logistics an ...

October 17, 2024

Dubai Customs and Dubai Land Department Sign MoU at Gitex Global for ‘Warehouse Platform’ Collaboration​Dubai Customs and Dubai Land Department Sign MoU at Gitex Global for ‘Warehouse Platform’ Collaboration During GITEX Global 2024, Dubai Customs and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Unders ...

October 16, 2024

Dubai Customs Shines at GITEX Global 2024 with Groundbreaking Innovations​Dubai Customs Shines at GITEX Global 2024 with Groundbreaking InnovationsDubai Customs leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology to speed up trade operations and improve customer experiences. At GITEX Global, held under the them ...

October 15, 2024

Dubai Customs Showcases Next-Gen Tech and AI Solutions to Transform Global Trade at GITEX 2024​Dubai Customs Showcases Next-Gen Tech and AI Solutions to Transform Global Trade at GITEX 2024Dubai Customs is showcasing 8 innovative initiatives that rely on advanced technologies and artificial intelligence solutions at the 44th edition of " ...

October 10, 2024

Dubai Customs Sparks Trade Innovation with Exciting New Projects at GITEX Global​Dubai Customs Sparks Trade Innovation with Exciting New Projects at GITEX Global​Dubai Customs is gearing up for its participation in "GITEX Global 2024," set to occur under the theme "Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy ...

September 26, 2024

Dubai Customs Launches Innovative Training Program to Enhance Emiratisation Efforts​Dubai Customs Launches Innovative Training Program to Enhance Emiratisation Efforts- Specialized Vocational Program Under "Masar 33" Aims to Train and Employ 80 Citizens    - Sultan Bin Sulayem: Our Plans Align with Nati ...

September 24, 2024

Dubai Customs and DP World Open New Horizons for Youth​Dubai Customs and DP World Open New Horizons for Youth32 Emiratis Enrol in Specialised Scholarship Programmes Aligned with D33 Agenda A total of 32 Emirati participants from the first cohort have enrolled in specialised academic scholarship pro ...

September 23, 2024

Dubai Customs Offers 115 Job Openings at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024 with On-the-Spot Interviews​Dubai Customs Offers 115 Job Openings at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024 with On-the-Spot InterviewsDubai Customs is participating in the Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024 fair, taking place from September 24 to 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the Dubai Gover ...

September 22, 2024

Dubai Customs Triumphs Globally with Five-Star Excellence Award for Government Communication​Dubai Customs Triumphs Globally with Five-Star Excellence Award for Government CommunicationDubai Customs, through its Corporate Communication Department, has won the prestigious International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) award, earning the &quo ...

September 15, 2024

Dubai Customs Cracks Code: 13 Marijuana Smuggling Attempts Foiled​Dubai Customs Cracks Code: 13 Marijuana Smuggling Attempts FoiledDubai Customs has successfully uncovered a sophisticated marijuana smuggling operation, demonstrating its advanced capabilities both locally and globally in detecting illicit subst ...

September 11, 2024

Dubai Customs Director General Inspects DXB International Airport OperationsDubai Customs Director General Inspects DXB International Airport OperationsEmphasizes Innovation's Role in Enhancing Traveler Experience​H.E. Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, recently visited Dubai International Airpo ...

September 09, 2024

Dubai Customs launches specialised vocational programme to attract young Emiratis to the logistics sector​Dubai Customs launches specialised vocational programme to attract young Emiratis to the logistics sectorNasser Al Neyadi: The new vocational programme supports the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 by integrating Emiratis into the labour m ...

August 29, 2024

Dubai Customs foils an attempt to smuggle over one ton of PregabalinDue to its dedicated security efforts and in alignment with its strategy to attain global leadership in secure customs operationsDubai Customs foils an attempt to smuggle over one ton of Pregabalin​Bin Sulayem: Dubai Customs is committed to globa ...

August 09, 2024

Dubai Customs Completes Radiation Safety Assessment of Container Scanning Devices in Record Time​Dubai Customs Completes Radiation Safety Assessment of Container Scanning Devices in Record TimeIn its commitment to meet the needs and requirements of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation aimed at enhancing occupational safety principles, D ...

June 10, 2024

Dubai Customs Honors Graduates from Collaborative Programs with University of Dubai​Driving Future LeadershipDubai Customs Honors Graduates from Collaborative Programs with University of DubaiDubai Customs celebrated the graduation of 46 employees from its training programs, including "Customs Leadership," "Bachelor ...

May 13, 2024

Dubai Customs Secures Prestigious ISO Certification for Unwavering Business Continuity amidst Crises​Dubai Customs Secures Prestigious ISO Certification for Unwavering Business Continuity amidst CrisesDubai Customs has been awarded a Business Continuity Certificate according to ISO 22301:2019 standards, owing to its established mechanisms for o ...

May 01, 2024

Dubai Customs Clinches Two Prestigious Global Awards for Governance Excellence​Dubai Customs Clinches Two Prestigious Global Awards for Governance ExcellenceDubai Customs has been honored with two prestigious awards from the Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, recognizing its outstanding performance in governance. The Global G ...

April 28, 2024

Dubai Customs Unveils Smuggler​Dubai Customs Unveils Smuggler's Ingenious Ploy: 4.25 Kilograms of Marijuana Concealed in Vehicle Engine Filters In a groundbreaking move to uncover concealed narcotics, Dubai Customs officers successfully intercepted an attempt by a female ...

April 26, 2024

Dubai Customs and "Dubai Charity" Distribute Meals and Food Supplies to Victims of the Rain Event​Dubai Customs and "Dubai Charity" Distribute Meals and Food Supplies to Victims of the Rain EventIn the framework of integrating the efforts of Dubai government teams and fostering community solidarity, Dubai Customs has taken immediate ac ...

April 19, 2024

Customs operations in Dubai continue uninterrupted despite severe weather conditions​Customs operations in Dubai continue uninterrupted despite severe weather conditionsSultan bin Sulayem highlights the resilience of Dubai’s advanced logistics systems amidst weather challenges Dubai Customs Director General: Sophisticated s ...

April 08, 2024

Dubai Customs Spreads Joy Among Orphans Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr Celebration​Dubai Customs Spreads Joy Among Orphans Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr CelebrationIn an effort to bring happiness and joy to the hearts of orphans in the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Fitr and to share in their celebration, Dubai Customs distributed Eid clothing ...

April 08, 2024

Dubai Customs Announces Enhanced Traveler Assistance for Eid Al-Fitr and Spring Break at Dubai International Airport​Dubai Customs Announces Enhanced Traveler Assistance for Eid Al-Fitr and Spring Break at Dubai International Airport Dubai Customs has unveiled its preparedness to streamline procedures for travelers arriving in the UAE via Dubai International ...

April 07, 2024

Dubai Customs Director General and South Korean Consul General Pave Way for Enhanced Trade CooperationDubai Customs Director General and South Korean Consul General Pave Way for Enhanced Trade Cooperation​H.E. Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received in his office at Dubai Customs’ main building H.E. Moon By ...

April 05, 2024

Dubai CustomsDubai Customs' Ramadan Lecture Series Illuminates Islamic Values and Spiritual Significance​During the Ramadan activities hosted by Dubai Customs, the Corporate Communication Department, in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Islamic ...

March 31, 2024

Two Key Dubai Customs Centers Demonstrate Vigilance: Over 181,000 Inspections and 30 Seizures in 2023Two Key Dubai Customs Centers Demonstrate Vigilance: Over 181,000 Inspections and 30 Seizures in 2023Dubai Customs keeps pace with the rapid development of the Emirate of Dubai by enhancing the department's ability to protect the community. This ...

March 25, 2024

Dubai Customs Clinches Elite Award in 2024 Dubai Government Excellence (DGE) program​Dubai Customs Clinches Elite Award in 2024 Dubai Government Excellence (DGE) programDubai Customs once again secured the prestigious Elite Award in the 2024 cycle of the Dubai Government Excellence (DGE) program. This recognition, presented by His H ...

March 21, 2024

Dubai Customs celebrates its clients at the Suhoor table​Dubai Customs celebrates its clients at the Suhoor tableDubai Customs demonstrates its unwavering dedication to fostering ongoing connections with traders and acknowledging their significance on various formal and religious occasions by organizing a ...

March 19, 2024

"Sawaed Al-Furdah" Ramadan Initiative at Dubai Customs Launches with the Participation of Senior Citizens​"Sawaed Al-Furdah" Ramadan Initiative at Dubai Customs Launches with the Participation of Senior CitizensThe inaugural events of the "Sawaed Al-Furdah" initiative have commenced at Dubai Customs under the supervision of the Ghaya ...

March 14, 2024

Dubai Customs Launches 11 Diverse Community Initiatives during Ramadan​Dubai Customs Launches 11 Diverse Community Initiatives during Ramadan Dubai Customs remains dedicated to backing its voluntary and community endeavors throughout Ramadan, catering to diverse societal groups and its workforce. The department co ...

March 11, 2024

Dubai Customs Elevates Employee Well-Being with Cutting-Edge Medical Center Unveiling​Dubai Customs Elevates Employee Well-Being with Cutting-Edge Medical Center UnveilingWith the goal of ensuring healthcare provision for its employees within the premises, Dubai Customs inaugurated a Medical Center at its headquarters. The opening ce ...

March 06, 2024

Dubai Customs Unveils Groundbreaking Bachelor Degree​Dubai Customs Unveils Groundbreaking Bachelor Degree: Nurturing Trailblazers in Customs and International Trade Dubai Customs is actively enhancing its educational initiatives by creating specialized customs training programs to ensure ...

February 29, 2024

Dubai Customs Seizes 26.45 Kilograms of Marijuana Disguised in Red Onion Shipments​Precision Inspection and Advanced Technology Uncover Narcotics, Demonstrating Dubai Customs' Vigilance in Safeguarding Ports and Public HealthDubai Customs Seizes 26.45 Kilograms of Marijuana Disguised in Red Onion ShipmentsSince the arrival of the ...

February 27, 2024

Dubai Customs Unveils ​Dubai Customs Unveils 'Impactful Innovations' at UAE Innovates 2024Ahmed Mahboob Musabih Leads Inaugural Event, Showcasing Breakthroughs in Protection, Security, and Economic Innovations, Reinforcing Dubai Customs' Commitment to Excellence and Innov ...

February 25, 2024

44% Growth in Customs Declarations: Dubai​ Customs Achieves Remarkable Milestones in Inland Centers Management for 2023​44% Growth in Customs Declarations: Dubai​ Customs Achieves Remarkable Milestones in Inland Centers Management for 2023Director General of Dubai Customs Urges Further Trade Facilitation through Visit to Customs CentersIn the course of his ongoin ...

February 22, 2024

Dubai Customs Takes Center Stage in UAE Innovates 2024 Extravaganza: A Grand Showcase of Impactful Innovations, Dazzling Exhibitions, and Fierce Competitions​Dubai Customs Takes Center Stage in UAE Innovates 2024 Extravaganza: A Grand Showcase of Impactful Innovations, Dazzling Exhibitions, and Fierce Competitions Dubai Customs is gearing up to headline the UAE Innovation Month "UAE Innovat ...

February 20, 2024

Dubai Customs Raises Awareness among 5150 Cruise Ship Passengers about Its Measures to Combat Counterfeit Goods​Dubai Customs Raises Awareness among 5150 Cruise Ship Passengers about Its Measures to Combat Counterfeit Goods Dubai Customs is actively contributing to the transformation of Dubai into a prominent global and regional hub for cruise tourism. T ...

February 14, 2024

Undercover Hurdle: Dubai Customs​Undercover Hurdle: Dubai Customs' Sharp Eye Nabs Drug Smuggler Carrying 6.5 kg of Hashish and 3 Grams of Crystal MethDubai customs officers were alerted while carrying out their duties on a traveler arriving in the UAE through one of Dubai’s lan ...

February 11, 2024

Dubai Customs Sets New Record with 17.15 Million International Visitors in 2023​Dubai Customs Sets New Record with 17.15 Million International Visitors in 2023A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Managing 46.87 Million Bags and Cutting-edge Technologies Ensuring a 4-Minute Customs ProcessDubai Customs plays a vital role in boosting the ...

February 08, 2024

Dubai Customs and UK’s counterpart Unite in Dynamic Cooperation: Elevating Trade Security and Border VigilanceDubai Customs and UK’s counterpart Unite in Dynamic Cooperation: Elevating Trade Security and Border VigilanceH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, engaged in discussions w ...

February 06, 2024

Dubai Customs Sparks Innovation: Unveils 2024 Intellectual Property Award for Schools and Universities​Dubai Customs Sparks Innovation: Unveils 2024 Intellectual Property Award for Schools and UniversitiesDubai Customs, in its dedication to involving the new generations in safeguarding intellectual property rights, has introduced the Dubai Custom ...

February 05, 2024

Dubai Customs Champions Global Anti-Drug Efforts, Facilitating Foiling of 2.8 Tons Worldwide​Dubai Customs Champions Global Anti-Drug Efforts, Facilitating Foiling of 2.8 Tons Worldwide​Numerous customs authorities and diplomatic bodies around the world have expressed thanks to the United Arab Emirates for its collaborative endeavors in com ...

February 05, 2024

Dubai Customs Celebrates Innovation Triumphs: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Solutions in Global Customs Excellence​Dubai Customs Celebrates Innovation Triumphs: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Solutions in Global Customs ExcellenceDubai Customs organized a ceremony to honor the innovative winners in the sixth edition of the "Innovator" competition for the y ...

February 02, 2024

Huawei Applauds Dubai Customs​Huawei Applauds Dubai Customs' Digital Excellence, Igniting Innovation in Global TradeHuawei, the leading global provider of information and communications technology, applauded the digital customs services and processes offered by Dubai C ...

February 02, 2024

Dubai Customs Elevates Stakeholder Delight in 9th Customs Week: Digital Empowerment and Strategic Partnerships Unveiled​Dubai Customs Elevates Stakeholder Delight in 9th Customs Week: Digital Empowerment and Strategic Partnerships UnveiledDubai Customs boosted the satisfaction of its stakeholders during the activities of its ninth Customs Week, held under th ...

January 30, 2024

Dubai Customs and GDRFA​Dubai Customs and GDRFA's 'Successful Marriage' Program Guides 148 Employees towards Lasting Family BlissThe awareness program for individuals preparing for marriage, involving 148 employees from Dubai Customs and the General Directorate of Residenc ...

January 29, 2024

Dubai Customs Makes Waves with Triple Certification Triumph: Elevating Governance, Quality, and Excellence to New Heights​Dubai Customs Makes Waves with Triple Certification Triumph: Elevating Governance, Quality, and Excellence to New Heights In line with Dubai government's commitment to embrace global best practices, elevate work quality, and achieve institu ...

January 28, 2024

Dubai Customs Intercepts 234,000 "Tramadol" Pills Concealed in a Shipment of Towels ​Dubai Customs Intercepts 234,000 "Tramadol" Pills Concealed in a Shipment of TowelsDubai Customs has enhanced its crucial role as the primary line of defense for the community's security, safety, and health. In a recent accomplishment, off ...

January 27, 2024

Dubai Customs Makes History as Sole Customs Department in International Test Commission, Elevating Talent Leadership​Dubai Customs Makes History as Sole Customs Department in International Test Commission, Elevating Talent LeadershipThe Assessment and Development Center in the Human Resources Division at Dubai Customs has become a member of the International Test ...

January 26, 2024

Dubai Customs Celebrates International Customs Day with a Digital Empowerment Focus During Ninth Dubai Customs Week​Dubai Customs Celebrates International Customs Day with a Digital Empowerment Focus During Ninth Dubai Customs WeekH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih Highlights Technological Advancements, Strategic Partnerships, and Global Collaboration for Enhanced Custom ...

January 25, 2024

Youthful Ingenuity Takes Center Stage at the 9th Dubai Customs Week​Youthful Ingenuity Takes Center Stage at the 9th Dubai Customs WeekAs part of the ninth Dubai Customs Week, industry experts and professionals convened at the Emirates Towers Hotel for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the theme, "The Future ...

January 23, 2024

Dubai Customs Soars to New Heights: Achieving Record-Breaking Performance, Innovation Accolades, and Community Impact in 2023​84,000 Customs Transactions DailyCustoms Transactions Surge by 17% to 30 Million with a Happiness Rate of 98% in 2023Development of Digital Services Enhances Dubai's CompetitivenessAhmed Mahboub Msebeh: Economic Openness is the Engine of Foreign ...

January 22, 2024

Dubai Customs Week Unveils "Digital Empowerment: Forging Impactful Partnerships" to Boost Global Trade Security and Flexibility​Dubai Customs Week Unveils "Digital Empowerment: Forging Impactful Partnerships" to Boost Global Trade Security and FlexibilityIn its Ninth Edition, the Event Introduces Advanced Customs Inspection Program, Highlights UAE's Economic Pa ...

January 21, 2024

Dubai Customs Issues 13 Key Policy Announcements in 2023​Dubai Customs Issues 13 Key Policy Announcements in 2023Dubai Customs reinforces transparency and efficiency with the release of 13 customs policy announcements in 2023. These updates inform stakeholders about the latest customs procedures, covering ...

January 17, 2024

Dubai Customs Week​Dubai Customs Week's Ninth Edition Launches 30 Diverse Events under the Banner of Digital Empowerment: Forging Impactful PartnershipsA Dynamic Week of Innovation and Collaboration as Dubai Customs Showcases a Multifaceted ProgramThe ninth editio ...

January 16, 2024

Dubai Customs’ ​Dubai Customs’ 'Munaseq' AI Initiative: Global Accolades, 97% Satisfaction, and Seamless Customs ExperienceDubai Customs is persistently advancing its journey by investing successfully in cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence, wi ...

January 09, 2024

Dubai Customs Secures TÜV Renewal of ISO 26000 Certification​Dubai Customs Secures TÜV Renewal of ISO 26000 CertificationReaffirming Commitment to Global Sustainability and ExcellenceAffirming Dubai Customs' prominent position both locally and globally in corporate social responsibility, and its commitment to ...

January 04, 2024

Dubai Customs Receives Certification as an Innovative Government Entity from GINI​Dubai Customs Receives Certification as an Innovative Government Entity from GINIAhmed Mahboob Musabih underscores Dubai Customs' journey, portraying a remarkable path of excellence and leadership Dubai Customs has achieved a remarkable milesto ...

January 02, 2024

Dubai Customs Honors Outstanding Clients in Monthly Recognition Ceremony​Dubai Customs Honors Outstanding Clients in Monthly Recognition CeremonyIn a continued commitment to enhancing customer happiness and satisfaction, Dubai Customs hosted its monthly recognition ceremony to honor distinguished clients across various c ...

January 01, 2024

Enhancing Ties: Dubai Customs and Qatari Consulate Collaborate for Trade and Innovation​Enhancing Ties: Dubai Customs and Qatari Consulate Collaborate for Trade and InnovationH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, warmly received the newly appointed Consul ...

December 30, 2023

Dubai Customs Shares Best Corporate Excellence Practices with Environment Agency Abu Dhabi​Dubai Customs Shares Best Corporate Excellence Practices with Environment Agency Abu Dhabi In a collaborative effort to exchange knowledge and best practices, Dubai Customs hosted a delegation from the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi. The visiting ...

December 29, 2023

Blossoming Horizons: Dubai Customs Women​Blossoming Horizons: Dubai Customs Women's Committee Cultivates Insights at Qatar Expo 2023 Dubai Customs, committed to empowering women and promoting their international engagement, organized an initiative through its women's committee—a f ...

December 28, 2023

Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs' Operation ‘Wheelhouse’ Thwarts Smuggling of 234.68 Kilograms of HashishCutting-Edge Periscope Technology Uncovers Contraband in Confined SpacesIn a ground-breaking operation dubbed ‘Wheelhouse’, Dubai Customs intercepted the smuggling ...

December 27, 2023

Dubai Customs bags Global Customs Innovation Award 2023​Dubai Customs bags Global Customs Innovation Award 2023Dubai Customs has solidified its position as the world's leading customs organization in innovation by clinching the prestigious Global Customs Innovation Award 2023. The organization secured th ...

December 24, 2023

Hamriyah and Deira ports record AED 12.133b in customs declaration value for first nine months of 2023Hamriyah and Deira ports record AED 12.133b in customs declaration value for first nine months of 2023​Dubai Customs plays a crucial role as the frontline defense for community security, consistently advancing its customs centers to safeguard and fac ...

December 20, 2023

Dubai Customs Honors 1200 Long-Serving Employees for Their Dedication​Dubai Customs Honors 1200 Long-Serving Employees for Their DedicationTowards fostering a culture of belonging, appreciation, and the well-being of its employees, Dubai Customs recently organized a lavish event at the InterContinental Festival City H ...

December 16, 2023

Dubai Customs Hosts Sharjah Housing Delegation to Strengthen Government Communication Ties​Dubai Customs Hosts Sharjah Housing Delegation to Strengthen Government Communication TiesDubai Customs, represented by the Corporate Communication Department, warmly welcomed a delegation from the Sharjah Housing Department. The purpose of the visi ...

December 13, 2023

Dubai Customs and Indonesia Strengthen Ties with CIPA, Paving the Way for $10 Billion Trade BoostHatta Customs Center: Over 50,000 Trucks Processed, Paving Way for Dubai's ProgressH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, paid a visit to the Hatta Customs Center. During th ...

December 12, 2023

Dubai Customs and Indonesia Strengthen Ties with CIPA, Paving the Way for $10 Billion Trade Boost​Dubai Customs and Indonesia Strengthen Ties with CIPA, Paving the Way for $10 Billion Trade BoostH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Ambassador Hussein Bajis discuss Strategic Initiatives to Elevate Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations H.E. Ahme ...

December 11, 2023

Empowering Futures: Union Exhibition in Dubai Unveils Collaborative Educational Support Drive​Empowering Futures: Union Exhibition in Dubai Unveils Collaborative Educational Support DriveUnder the patronage of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid,  Director-General of Community Development Authority, the "Union Exhibition&qu ...

December 10, 2023

Dubai Customs Awarded Top Honors in Global, Regional Government Communication​Dubai Customs Awarded Top Honors in Global, Regional Government CommunicationDubai Customs proudly clinched five prestigious international and regional awards in governmental communication throughout 2023, solidifying Dubai's brand identity and repu ...

December 07, 2023

Dubai Customs Awarded ​Dubai Customs Awarded 'Global Honorary Fellowship' by IdeasUK, a First for an Entity Outside the UKDubai Customs received the prestigious (Honorary Fellowship) award frشom IdeasUK, making it the first Arab and global institution outside the UK to re ...

December 06, 2023

Dubai​Dubai's 2023-2024 Cruise Season Sets Sail with Five-Star Customs Services The 2023-2024 maritime travel season has commenced, with Dubai hosting a notable fleet of cruise ships at Rashid Port and Dubai Harbour. Anticipating around 150 cruise sh ...

December 05, 2023

Dubai Customs Nabs Smuggler with 8.9 Kilos of Marijuana​Dubai Customs Nabs Smuggler with 8.9 Kilos of MarijuanaAn Asian passenger tried to smuggle marijuana through Dubai International Airport by grinding it and concealing it in bags, claiming it was henna powder. However, Dubai Customs officers, equippe ...

December 04, 2023

The Dubai Customs Consultative Council Commends Economic Performance in 2023The Dubai Customs Consultative Council Commends Economic Performance in 2023Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: The UAE Progresses Confidently Towards the Goals of 'We the UAE 2031” Vision​The Dubai Customs Consultative Council (DCCC) extended its congratulat ...

November 28, 2023

Dubai Customs Unveils Spectacular Festivities to Mark UAE​Dubai Customs Unveils Spectacular Festivities to Mark UAE's 52nd National DayAs part of the festivities marking the 52nd National Day of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Customs organized a celebration at its main building in honor of this significan ...

November 27, 2023

Dubai Customs Shines on World Quality Day: A Global Spectacle of Excellence and Growth​Dubai Customs Shines on World Quality Day: A Global Spectacle of Excellence and GrowthH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih Highlights UAE's Top Global Rankings, Elite Awards, and 10% Growth in Customs TransactionsDubai Customs, in its commitment to advanc ...

November 22, 2023

Dubai Customs Thwarts 783 Smuggling Attempts at Airports During January to September 2023​Dubai Customs Thwarts 783 Smuggling Attempts at Airports During January to September 2023Dubai Customs plays a vital role and go to great lengths to ensure the safety and security of the community against the dangers of smuggling prohibited and illi ...

November 19, 2023

Dubai Customs Achieves Remarkable 13% Growth in Transactions, Totaling 21.6 Million in the First Nine Months of 2023​Dubai Customs Achieves Remarkable 13% Growth in Transactions, Totaling 21.6 Million in the First Nine Months of 2023Dubai Customs' Strategic Surge Aligns with "D33" Economic Agenda, Fueled by Cutting-edge Technology and a Commitment to Enh ...

November 13, 2023

Dubai Customs’ Director General: Full Readiness for an Exceptional Season during ‘COP28​Dubai Customs’ Director General: Full Readiness for an Exceptional Season during ‘COP28' and Aviation ExhibitionH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has confirmed that Du ...

November 12, 2023

Dubai Customs Processes 994,000 Deposit Claims Worth 6.8 Billion Dirhams, Showing 22% Growth​Dubai Customs Processes 994,000 Deposit Claims Worth 6.8 Billion Dirhams, Showing 22% GrowthThe requests for deposit claim refunds processed by Dubai Customs have seen a substantial 22% increase in the first nine months of this year compared to the ...

November 10, 2023

Empowering Tomorrow: Dubai Customs Youth Council Reveals Ambitious 2023-2024 Plan​Empowering Tomorrow: Dubai Customs Youth Council Reveals Ambitious 2023-2024 PlanStrategic Vision Aims for Emirati Youth Leadership and Global Innovation, Aligning with National Agendas and Future Development GoalsThe Youth Council of Dubai Cust ...

November 07, 2023

Dubai Customs Wins Global Innovation Award​Honored by The Open Group for Leading the Way with Smart SolutionsDubai Customs Wins Global Innovation AwardDubai Customs was recently recognized with the Excellence in Innovation Award in the Enterprise Connected View category by the international ...

November 05, 2023

Dubai Customs Soars with 41.6 Million Passengers at Dubai Int’l Airport in 2023​Dubai Customs Soars with 41.6 Million Passengers at Dubai Int’l Airport in 2023's First HalfAnticipating 85 Million Annual Passengers, Dubai's Innovative Customs Systems Redefine Travel ExperienceH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai ...

November 02, 2023

Dubai Customs Thwarts Clever Drug Smuggling at Dubai Airport​Dubai Customs Thwarts Clever Drug Smuggling at Dubai AirportSome people think that due to the high volume of travelers coming to Dubai, it might be easier to smuggle prohibited substances. However, Dubai Customs officers are closely monitoring and a ...

October 31, 2023

Dubai Customs Celebrates Information Security Champions​Dubai Customs Celebrates Information Security ChampionsH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, emphasized that Dubai Customs has designed its information security strategy to al ...

October 22, 2023

Dubai Customs Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations and Expands Global Collaborations​Dubai Customs Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations and Expands Global CollaborationsDubai Customs is deeply committed to bolstering its regional and global prominence in advancing customs operations. They achieve this by nurturing partnerships with cu ...

October 20, 2023

PCFC Shines at GITEX Global 2023: Paving the Way for Global Customs and Logistics Excellence​PCFC Shines at GITEX Global 2023: Paving the Way for Global Customs and Logistics ExcellenceThe Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation's initiatives showcased at GITEX Global 2023 have garnered extensive praise from both local and foreign sta ...

October 19, 2023

Charting the Future of Trade: Dubai Customs Unveils ​Charting the Future of Trade: Dubai Customs Unveils 'Cargo Status Tracking' Marvel at GITEX 2023Dubai Customs is dedicated to enhancing customer experiences and elevating Dubai's standing in global trade through continuous innovation and investm ...

October 18, 2023

Dubai and Dubai South Unveil Revolutionary ​Dubai and Dubai South Unveil Revolutionary 'Remote Inspection' Project at GITEX Global 2023 Groundbreaking initiative employs AI and robotics for swift customs inspections, paving the way for Dubai to lead the region in technological advancemen ...

October 17, 2023

Dubai Customs Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered Customs Audit System at Gitex Global 2023​Dubai Customs Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered Customs Audit System at Gitex Global 2023Pioneering "PCA-RPA" Project Aims to Transform Customs Operations and Boost Global TradeDubai Customs is leading in global AI integration for customs o ...

October 17, 2023

Women​Women's Committee of Dubai Customs Marches in Pink for Breast Cancer AwarenessThe Women's Committee at Dubai Customs marked International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual October observance. This initiative is part of the committee's ongoing ...

October 15, 2023

Trailblazing a Digital Future: PCFC Unveils 7 Innovative Projects at GITEX Global 2023​Trailblazing a Digital Future: PCFC Unveils 7 Innovative Projects at GITEX Global 2023The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is launching seven innovative projects at "GITEX Global 2023" under the banner of "Leadersh ...

October 13, 2023

Dubai Customs Youth Council Conducts Training Workshop for Employees on Project Execution​Dubai Customs Youth Council Conducts Training Workshop for Employees on Project ExecutionThe Dubai Customs Youth Council recently conducted a training workshop for its employees focused on the effective execution of small and medium-sized projects. ...

October 12, 2023

Dubai Customs seizes 300,000 pills of psychotropic drugs ​Dubai Customs seizes 300,000 pills of psychotropic drugs Dubai Customs successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 300,000 pills of psychotropic drugs stashed in 136 cartons inside a cargo container. The discovery was made during a customs ...

October 11, 2023

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: Economic growth momentum accelerates driven by CEPAs​Dubai Customs Consultative Council MeetingSultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: Economic growth momentum accelerates driven by CEPAsIn a recent Dubai Customs Consultative Council (DCCC) meeting, H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO ...

October 08, 2023

PCFC Set to Unleash AI-Powered Innovations at GITEX Global Exhibition 2023 in Dubai​PCFC Set to Unleash AI-Powered Innovations at GITEX Global Exhibition 2023 in DubaiThe Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) will be actively participating in the GITEX Global Exhibition, taking place from October 16 to October 20, 2023, ...

October 07, 2023

Dubai Customs Strengthens Partnerships with Global Firms to Fuel E-commerce Expansion​Dubai Customs Strengthens Partnerships with Global Firms to Fuel E-commerce ExpansionDubai Customs conducted an extensive meeting with Aramex, a fast shipping company, Next, a British retail trading firm, and Deloitte, a professional consulting serv ...

October 06, 2023

Dubai Customs Shines Bright with Expo Dubai 2020 Badges for its Exceptional Team​Dubai Customs Shines Bright with Expo Dubai 2020 Badges for its Exceptional TeamDubai Customs recently celebrated the achievements of 90 of its staff members by awarding them Expo Dubai 2020 badges. These badges were given in recognition of their va ...

October 03, 2023

Dubai Customs and New Zealand Join Forces to Intercept $70 Million Methamphetamine Shipment​Dubai Customs and New Zealand Join Forces to Intercept $70 Million Methamphetamine ShipmentGlobal Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Drug Trafficking, Showcasing the Power of Customs CooperationCollaborative efforts between Dubai Customs and its N ...

September 28, 2023

Dubai Customs Shines Bright at ​Dubai Customs Shines Bright at 'Ru'ya, Careers UAE 2023' Fair, Paving the Path for Future TalentDubai Customs successfully concluded its participation in the " Ru'ya, Careers UAE  2023" fair, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This ...

September 24, 2023

Dubai Customs Inspection Division Unveils Clever Smuggling Tactics, Fortifying Border Security​Dubai Customs Inspection Division Unveils Clever Smuggling Tactics, Fortifying Border SecurityDubai Customs proudly shines a spotlight on its recent extraordinary interceptions, a testament to the unwavering commitment of the first line of defense a ...

September 21, 2023

Dubai Customs Soars to New Heights: Wins Best Communication Team Award and Amasses 45 Prestigious Accolades​Dubai Customs Soars to New Heights: Wins Best Communication Team Award and Amasses 45 Prestigious Accolades Dubai Customs continues its path of excellence and achievement, as it recently celebrated a remarkable milestone in the presence of ...

September 19, 2023

Dubai Customs Unveils Job Extravaganza at 2023 Ru​Dubai Customs Unveils Job Extravaganza at 2023 Ru'ya Careers UAEDubai Customs is presenting various job openings in different fields, including Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Law, and Project Management, at the 2023 Ru'ya Careers ...

September 17, 2023

Dubai Customs Foils Massive Drug Smuggling Operation​Dubai Customs Foils Massive Drug Smuggling Operation Dubai Customs' Intelligence Department has achieved a significant milestone by intercepting a major drug smuggling attempt via air cargo. They successfully prevented the trafficking of 200,00 ...

September 15, 2023

Dubai Customs Achieves ISO 30414 Certification, Leading the Way in Human Capital Excellence​Dubai Customs Achieves ISO 30414 Certification, Leading the Way in Human Capital Excellence​In a remarkable feat that adds yet another milestone to its impressive track record, Dubai Customs has earned ISO 30414 certification in human capital report ...

September 11, 2023

Dubai Customs and Oman Forge Stronger Customs Bonds for Trade Growth​Dubai Customs and Oman Forge Stronger Customs Bonds for Trade Growth​Dubai Customs recently hosted a delegation from the General Directorate of Customs of the Royal Oman Police, underscoring their commitment to global customs collaboration. During t ...

September 01, 2023

Dubai Customs enhances awareness in Modesh World ​Dubai Customs enhances awareness in Modesh World ​Dubai Customs' IPR Dept. has successfully wrapped up its involvement in the summertime festivities of the "Modesh World" with a number of workshops that aim to raise awareness around i ...

August 28, 2023

Crafting Empowerment: Dubai Customs Celebrates Emirati Women​Crafting Empowerment: Dubai Customs Celebrates Emirati Women's Day with Workshops and InspirationIn honor of Emirati Women's Day, observed on August 28th annually, the Women's Committee at Dubai Customs orchestrated eight informative and hands-o ...

August 23, 2023

Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs' 'Cooling Hearts' Initiative: Beat the Heat with Cold Water, Juices, and Fruits for LaborersIn accordance with Dubai Customs' commitment to social responsibility and volunteering, the department initiated the "Cooling Hearts&q ...

August 22, 2023

Dubai Customs intercepts two major seizures totalling 171,600 pills ​Dubai Customs intercepts two major seizures totalling 171,600 pillsDubai Customs continues to assert its pivotal role as the vanguard in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the community. With a new milestone achieved, the department ha ...

August 20, 2023

Dubai Customs Pioneers Comprehensive Community Engagement with Diverse Initiatives​Dubai Customs Pioneers Comprehensive Community Engagement with Diverse InitiativesIn its strategic blueprint, Dubai Customs has embraced the task of amplifying corporate social responsibility, aiming to cast a wider net of involvement. The objective ...

August 18, 2023

Dubai Customs facilitates delivery of humanitarian aid shipments ​Dubai Customs facilitates delivery of humanitarian aid shipments  In support of the UAE’s leading role in providing humanitarian aid to needy and affected countries, Dubai Customs continues to facilitate relief shipments dispatched from th ...

August 17, 2023

Dubai Customs & Dubai Police conduct canine care benchmarking exercise ​Dubai Customs & Dubai Police conduct canine care benchmarking exercise As part of efforts to reinforce synergies with strategic partners, Dubai Customs’ Technical Support Department - Special Units Team held a benchmarking session with Duba ...

August 15, 2023

Dubai Customs showcases sophisticated inspection systems to Nawah Energy Company​Dubai Customs showcases sophisticated inspection systems to Nawah Energy CompanyDubai Customs’ Technical Support Department in Warsan received a visiting delegation from the Nawah Energy Company, which specializes in nuclear energy. The visit aimed ...

August 14, 2023

Dubai Customs receives 54,300 new ideas until mid-2023​Dubai Customs receives 54,300 new ideas until mid-2023Spreading the culture of innovation has been a key priority for Dubai Customs whose employees are always encouraged to think out of the box and share their innovative ideas via a myriad of availa ...

August 11, 2023

Dubai Customs marks International Youth Day with panel session on sustainable development and youth investment ​Dubai Customs marks International Youth Day with panel session on sustainable development and youth investment Experts recommended that the UAE invest further in its youth, as they are the cornerstone of the future and the driving force for sus ...

August 10, 2023

Dubai Customs holds kids-oriented awareness activities at Modesh World​Dubai Customs holds kids-oriented awareness activities at Modesh WorldIn support of Dubai’s efforts to promote amusement and entertainment activities offered to tourists and visitors as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2023 events, Dubai Cus ...

August 09, 2023

Dubai Customs ready to welcome homecoming vacation travelers ​Dubai Customs ready to welcome homecoming vacation travelers Dubai Customs has stepped up readiness to ensure smooth movement of homecoming passengers during the post-summer vacation period. The Passenger Operations Department of Dubai Customs ...

August 07, 2023

Dubai Customs builds workforce capabilities through 1285 training courses in 6 months​Dubai Customs builds workforce capabilities through 1285 training courses in 6 months​Dubai Customs places utmost importance on training and developing its personnel in various areas of customs work, which has a direct bearing on Dubai's comprehensi ...

August 04, 2023

Dubai Customs shares excellence experience with Al Ain Municipality​Dubai Customs shares excellence experience with Al Ain MunicipalityAs part of its commitment to spreading the culture of excellence and sharing experience with other entities, Dubai Customs, represented by the Strategy and Corporate Excellence Depar ...

August 03, 2023

Dubai Customs showcases training & development experience to Legal Affairs Department team​Dubai Customs showcases training & development experience to Legal Affairs Department team​Dubai Customs has introduced its experience in the areas of training, learning and development to a team from the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Depart ...

July 31, 2023

AED 142 million worth TIR carnet transactions cleared by Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs supports the International Road Transport (TIR Carnet) system, the global customs transit procedure that enables goods to move under customs control from a country of origin, through transit countries, to a country of destination in se ...

July 26, 2023

Hatta Customs Center supports supply chains, handles 260 cargo trucks per day ​Hatta Customs Center supports supply chains, handles 260 cargo trucks per day The latest data from Dubai Customs show a total of 46,965 cargo trucks have been handled by the Hatta Border Crossing Customs Center over the first six months of this ...

July 24, 2023

Dubai Customs discusses enhancing training cooperation with Dubai PoliceDubai Customs discusses enhancing training cooperation with Dubai PoliceAs part of their strategic cooperation in training and sharing of expertise, Dubai Customs held an extensive meeting with the Dubai Police’s General Department for Anti-Narcotics ...

July 23, 2023

Dubai Customs posts robust H1 performance with 14 million transactions processed in 6 months ​Dubai Customs posts robust H1 performance with 14 million transactions processed in 6 months Keeping pace with the UAE’s strong economic growth, Dubai Customs cleared 14 million customs transactions during the first six months of this year, a 1 ...

July 21, 2023

Dubai Customs and Nakheel Properties Unite for Innovation: Pioneering the Future of Customs Operations in the UAE​Dubai Customs and Nakheel Properties Unite for Innovation: Pioneering the Future of Customs Operations in the UAEDubai Customs, with its unwavering commitment to support innovation and creativity in the UAE, recently hosted a delegation from Nak ...

July 17, 2023

22.139 Million Travel Bags Handled by Dubai Customs in Dubai Airports during the First Half of 2023​Dubai Customs Revolutionizes Travel Experience: Streamlined Customs Procedures, and Memorable Summer Surprises Await!22.139 Million Travel Bags Handled by Dubai Customs in Dubai Airports during the First Half of 2023Dubai Customs has intensified ...

July 13, 2023

Dubai Customs and Japanese Consulate discuss ways to enhance cooperation and trade exchange​Dubai Customs and Japanese Consulate discuss ways to enhance cooperation and trade exchangeThe Japanese Consulate in Dubai expressed appreciation for Dubai Customs and its role in collaborating with international customs authorities and organization ...

July 11, 2023

Dubai Customs honors distinguished clients in monthly ceremony​Dubai Customs honors distinguished clients in monthly ceremonyUnder the patronage and attendance of His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, the government departme ...

July 05, 2023

Dubai Customs and the power of partnerships: driving a thriving knowledge-based economy​Dubai Customs and the power of partnerships: driving a thriving knowledge-based economyDubai Customs Consultative Council highlights the significance of public-private collaboration in achieving Dubai Agenda D33, unleashing the potential for exp ...

July 04, 2023

Dubai Customs Completes 12 Million Customs Declarations in 6 Months with 10% Growth​Two Million Monthly Customs DeclarationsDubai Customs Completes 12 Million Customs Declarations in 6 Months with 10% GrowthAhmed Mahboob Musabih: Our advanced systems cement UAE's global leadership in the trade sector​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, ...

July 02, 2023

Dubai Customs empowers Japanese authorities in intercepting $310 million methamphetamine shipment​Dubai Customs empowers Japanese authorities in intercepting $310 million methamphetamine shipmentDubai Customs’ intelligence-led approach reinforces global fight against drug trafficking, safeguarding communities from narcotics' menaceIn its ongoing ...

June 26, 2023

Dubai Customs announces Eid Al-Adha working hours​Dubai Customs announces Eid Al-Adha working hours Key customs centers operate 24/7, others resume regular operations on July 3Dubai Customs has released an official statement regarding the working hours of customs centers during the upcoming Ei ...

June 26, 2023

Experts call for global collaboration to combat drug trade and promote prevention​Experts call for global collaboration to combat drug trade and promote preventionThought-provoking dialogue at Dubai Customs drug control forum urges enhanced skills, awareness, and partnershipsExperts emphasize the urgent need for regional and glob ...

June 25, 2023

Dubai Customs: Championing the Fight Against Drugs and Ensuring Economic Prosperity​Dubai Customs: Championing the Fight Against Drugs and Ensuring Economic ProsperityUnyielding Efforts of Dubai Customs Officers Thwart Drug Smuggling Attempts, Reinforcing UAE's Position as a Secure NationDubai Customs has reported a significant ...

June 24, 2023

Enhancing maritime security: Dubai Customs empowers Dubai Police with dhow inspection expertiseEnhancing maritime security: Dubai Customs empowers Dubai Police with dhow inspection expertise​Dubai Customs conducted a practical field training for employees of the General Department of Protective Security & Emergency in Dubai Police, who ...

June 23, 2023

Unveiling Dubai Customs​Unveiling Dubai Customs' eco-friendly arsenal: a sustainable approach to customs inspectionDubai Customs places a strong emphasis on supporting environmental sustainability by launching initiatives and projects that aim to create a safe, sustain ...

June 23, 2023

Unveiling Dubai Customs​Unveiling Dubai Customs' eco-friendly arsenal: a sustainable approach to customs inspectionDubai Customs places a strong emphasis on supporting environmental sustainability by launching initiatives and projects that aim to create a safe, sustain ...

June 21, 2023

Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs' Targeting Security System thwarts drug smuggling attempt at airportAdvanced security measures and collaboration lead to the seizure of 3.2 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a traveler's belt Dubai Customs continues its successful ...

June 18, 2023

Dubai Customs issues a number of customs policies that ensure enhancing trade growth with partners​Dubai Customs issues a number of customs policies that ensure enhancing trade growth with partnersDynamic economic partnerships and innovative customs strategies propel UAE's foreign trade growth Dubai Customs is actively keeping up with the co ...

June 14, 2023

Dubai Customs meets with Turkish delegation to discuss further trade cooperation​Dubai Customs meets with Turkish delegation to discuss further trade cooperationDuring an extensive meeting organized by Dubai Customs with an economic and diplomatic delegation from Turkey, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, the Director General of Dubai Custo ...

June 12, 2023

Dubai Customs empowers experts: graduation ceremony marks UNODC collaboration​Dubai Customs empowers experts: graduation ceremony marks UNODC collaborationDubai Customs celebrated the graduation of participants from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime program, in line with the UAE's commitment to combat drugs and ...

June 08, 2023

Dubai Customs hosts government excellence awareness session​Dubai Customs hosts government excellence awareness sessionDubai Customs hosted an awareness session on the updated Government Excellence System, its associated standards, and the assessment tool for the upcoming evaluation cycle in January 2024 in ...

June 07, 2023

Dubai Customs and New Zealand Discuss Economic Cooperation and Trade Enhancement​Dubai Customs and New Zealand Discuss Economic Cooperation and Trade EnhancementIn a virtual meeting, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboub Musabih, the Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, engaged with a de ...

June 06, 2023

Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim explores advanced systems and applauds Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs showcases cutting-edge inspection technology during VIP visitLieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim explores advanced systems and applauds Dubai Customs' commitment to protecting community and facilitating legitimate tradeDuring his vi ...

June 04, 2023

Dubai Customs empowers Canada in seizing over 547 kg of narcotics, strengthening global efforts against drug smuggling​Dubai Customs empowers Canada in seizing over 547 kg of narcotics, strengthening global efforts against drug smugglingCollaborative partnership and advanced techniques lead to successful interception, safeguarding communities from illicit drug trade ...

June 01, 2023

Unveiling Dubai Customs​Unveiling Dubai Customs' Mastery: Conquering Information Security Challenges for Remote Work Systems at Global ConferenceDubai Customs highlighted its expertise in addressing information security challenges related to remote work systems during ...

May 30, 2023

Dubai Customs Busts Breakfast Cereal Drug Smuggling Plot, Seizes 7.06 Kilograms of Marijuana at Dubai International Airport​Dubai Customs Busts Breakfast Cereal Drug Smuggling Plot, Seizes 7.06 Kilograms of Marijuana at Dubai International AirportIn a significant operation, Dubai Customs successfully intercepted an Asian traveler's attempt to smuggle 7.06 kilograms of il ...

May 28, 2023

Dubai Customs Revolutionizes Inspection Operations with State-of-the-Art X-ray Scanning System for Vehicles and Equipment at Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs Center​Dubai Customs Revolutionizes Inspection Operations with State-of-the-Art X-ray Scanning System for Vehicles and Equipment at Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs CenterDubai Customs has equipped the Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs Center with a first-of-its- ...

May 24, 2023

Dubai Customs Honors Female Winners of Al Thuraya Award in Support of Women​Dubai Customs Honors Female Winners of Al Thuraya Award in Support of Women's Vital Role in the Customs SectorIn support of sustaining the vital role of women in the customs sector, owing to their immense skills and influential competencies, Dubai C ...

May 21, 2023

Dubai Customs Seizes 330 Tons and 200 Samples in Violation of CITES Convention​Dubai Customs Seizes 330 Tons and 200 Samples in Violation of CITES ConventionIn line with the Year of Sustainability, Dubai Customs has reported that over the past three years, it has successfully seized nearly 330 tons and more than 200 samples of ...

May 15, 2023

Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs' innovator develops revolutionary system for safeguarding intellectual property and knowledge assets​Dubai Customs has reached an impressive feat in the realm of advanced technology to bolster government services. They have secured a s ...

May 09, 2023

Dubai Customs recognizes partners​Dubai Customs recognizes partners' contribution to successful Ramadan initiatives with appreciation ceremonyDubai Customs organized an appreciation ceremony for its partner including government and private entities, volunteers, and employees, to rec ...

May 08, 2023

Dubai Customs shares its expertise with German Customs delegation ​Dubai Customs shares its expertise with German Customs delegationDubai Customs Director General and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received a high-level German Customs delegation from the Hamburg Main Cust ...

May 07, 2023

Dubai Customs Celebrates Graduation of employees from Customs Leadership and Supply Chain Programs​Dubai Customs Celebrates Graduation of employees from Customs Leadership and Supply Chain Programs Dubai Customs celebrated the graduation of its employees from the "Customs Leadership" and "Bachelor of Supply Chain and Customs&q ...

May 06, 2023

Dubai Customs Showcases Innovation Prowess to Imdaad Group Delegation​Dubai Customs Showcases Innovation Prowess t​o Imdaad Group Delegation​Dubai Customs showcased its pioneering experience in innovation to a delegation from Imdaad Group. Ahmed Abdul Salam Kazim, Director of Strategy and Corporate Excellence Departme ...

April 30, 2023

Dubai CustomsDubai Customs' dedication to client happiness shines through monthly appreciation event Dubai Customs' mission to provide world-class services with the aim of elevating the happiness level of its clients is manifested through the launch of the m ...

April 26, 2023

Dubai Customs Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with Focus on Women​Dubai Customs Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with Focus on Women's Role in Innovation and CreativityDubai Customs pulled out all the stops for the 2023 World Intellectual Property Day celebration, rallying under the banner of "Women ...

April 24, 2023

Dubai Customs: Goods clearance services continue 24/7, 365 days a year​Dubai Customs: Goods clearance services continue 24/7, 365 days a yearDubai Customs announced that its customs services, including customs declarations, clearance of goods, and inspection, operate 24/7, 365 days a year, without any interruption, ...

April 19, 2023

Dubai Customs distributes 115,700 iftar meals to workers ​Dubai Customs distributes 115,700 iftar meals to workers Dubai Customs has served 115,700 iftar meals to workers and helpers through this Ramadan. The drive is part of a charitable initiative, Your Iftar on Us, launched by Ghayat Volunteer Team ...

April 18, 2023

Dubai Customs working hours during Eid Al-Fitr​Dubai Customs working hours during Eid Al-FitrDuring the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, Dubai Customs has announced that it will continue its operations and maintain its opening hours at various customs centers and ports. The primary objective is to ensure th ...

April 17, 2023

60  employees of determination at Dubai Customs participate in distributing iftar meals to road users​60  employees of determination at Dubai Customs participate in distributing iftar meals to road usersDubai Customs organized the “Determined Hands " initiative, the first of its kind, in line with the national policy to empower people of d ...

April 16, 2023

Dubai Customs: Foreign trade sector on track to achieve D33 with 7 million transactions in 3 months​Dubai Customs: Foreign trade sector on track to achieve D33 with 7 million transactions in 3 monthsOur smart projects support Dubai in its journey to be among the fastest growing cities worldwideThe foreign trade sector in Dubai is actively purs ...

April 13, 2023

Dubai Customs Nabs Asian Traveler Smuggling 880 Grams of Pure Heroin Dubai Customs Nabs Asian Traveler Smuggling 880 Grams of Pure Heroin Major Bust in Ongoing Fight against Drug TraffickingDubai Customs continues to deliver crushing blows to those who promote prohibited substances as part of their duty to protec ...

April 12, 2023

Dubai Customs Breaks New Ground by Introducing Metaverse to Revolutionize Customs Leadership Development​Dubai Customs Breaks New Ground by Introducing Metaverse to Revolutionize Customs Leadership DevelopmentDubai Customs is firmly committed to driving innovation and embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance trade operations, stimulate investment i ...

April 11, 2023

Dubai Customs organizes Ramadan Suhoor gathering for clients ​Dubai Customs organizes Ramadan Suhoor gathering for clients In a celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Customs organized a Suhoor gathering for its clients at the InterContinental Festival City Dubai hotel. The event, which was atten ...

April 10, 2023

Dubai CustomsDubai Customs' Ramadan Events and Initiatives Benefit 62,000 Participants​As the world celebrates the Zayed Humanitarian Day on the 19th of Ramadan, it is a reminder of the enduring legacy of Sheikh Zayed and his commitment to humanitariani ...

April 09, 2023

Dubai Customs collaborates with Global Innovation Institute to enhance services​Dubai Customs collaborates with Global Innovation Institute to enhance servicesDubai Customs recently met with the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) to discuss how they can further enhance their customs services and boost returns on commercial oper ...

April 03, 2023

Dubai Customs signs MoU with Emirates Post Group to develop electronic system for enhanced client facilitation​Dubai Customs signs MoU with Emirates Post Group to develop electronic system for enhanced client facilitationDubai Customs entered into a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Post Group, and as per the agreement, the Group has been granted the ...

April 02, 2023

Dubai Customs: 4235 customs cases, including 2147 drug seizures in 2022​Dubai Customs: 4235 customs cases, including 2147 drug seizures in 2022Mohamed Al-Suwaidi: Global leadership in secure customs is a main objective in the 2021-2026 strategy, with innovative solutions enhancing the ability to protect society ...

April 01, 2023

Dubai Customs organizes Ramadan feast for senior citizens​Dubai Customs organized "Sufrat Al Furdah (Al Furdah Feast)" for senior citizens in collaboration with the Dubai Community Development Authority. The initiative aimed to support communication and interaction with senior citizens and promot ...

March 30, 2023

Dubai Customs inaugurates Ramadan Bazaar to Support Orphans​Dubai Customs inaugurates Ramadan Bazaar to Support OrphansDubai Customs has launched a community initiative called the "Ramadan Bazaar" as part of its social initiatives during the month of goodness. The initiative aims to support orphans ...

March 28, 2023

Clients of Dubai Customs praise monthly recognition ceremony ​Clients of Dubai Customs praise monthly recognition ceremony Dubai Customs clients praised the monthly award ceremony held by the government orvganization to honor its distinguished clients, in line with the initiative launched by H.E. Ahmed Ma ...

March 27, 2023

Dubai Customs Director General prioritizes passenger flow during visit to Dubai International Airport​Dubai Customs Director General prioritizes passenger flow during visit to Dubai International AirportManual baggage inspection time reduced from 7 minutes to 90 seconds using latest technologiesAhmed Mahboub Musabih, Director General of Dubai Custom ...

March 26, 2023

Dubai Customs​Dubai Customs' Consultative Council Commends Dubai Economic Agenda D33, Doubling Dubai's Economy by 2033The Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council (DCCC) has commended the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, a visionary plan that encompasses 100 transformative ...

March 24, 2023

Dubai Customs Enlightens Kuwaiti Delegation on Corporate Performance ​Dubai Customs is all about building bridges and forging strong partnerships. To help achieve this, they recently played host to a delegation from the Ministry of Finance of Kuwait. The delegation stopped by the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Governme ...

March 23, 2023

Dubai Customs organizes 10 community initiatives during Ramadan ​​Dubai Customs has established a wonderful tradition of extending its charitable and volunteer efforts during the holy month of Ramadan to all corners of society. In line with its commitment to sustainability, the government department has rolled ou ...

March 21, 2023

Dubai Customs and Algerian Consul General discuss boosting trade cooperation​Dubai Customs and Algerian Consul General discuss boosting trade cooperationDubai Customs goes the extra mile to cement its diplomatic ties with friendly countries, with the aim of bolstering their trade collaborations. In this light, H.E. Ahmed Mah ...

March 20, 2023

 Dubai Customs​ Dubai Customs' Director-General Recognizes Departments with Top Employee Happiness RateTo commemorate the International Day of Happiness, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of the Ports, Customs and ...

March 16, 2023

Dubai Customs handled 5.535 million bags and made 166 seizures at Airport Terminal 2 in 2022​Dubai Customs handled 5.535 million bags and made 166 seizures at Airport Terminal 2 in 2022In 2022, Dubai Customs' Terminal 2 Customs Center handled a whopping 5.535 million bags and made 166 seizures in 2022. His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, ...

March 13, 2023

Dubai Customs shares Courier Facilitation experience with Abu Dhabi Counterpart ​​Dubai Customs shares Courier Facilitation experience with Abu Dhabi Counterpart Dubai Customs continues to foster its commitment to strengthening relationships with other government entities by collaborating with Abu Dhabi Customs to share kno ...

March 13, 2023

Dubai Customs sees 22.3% growth in completed refund claims to 1.2 million in 2022​Dubai Customs sees 22.3% growth in completed refund claims to 1.2 million in 2022Dubai Customs saw significant growth in the number of claims processed for Customs Refund Department in 2022. Completed claims reached 1.198 million, a 22.3% increase f ...

March 05, 2023

Rashid Port and Dubai Harbour handle 3.8m+ bags for 1.45m+ cruise passengers in two seasons since 2021​Rashid Port and Dubai Harbour handle 3.8m+ bags for 1.45m+ cruise passengers in two seasons since 2021As part of the ongoing field tours, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation ...

March 04, 2023

Dubai Customs Invites Passengers to “Innovate Together” with New Idea Submission Campaign​Dubai Customs Invites Passengers to “Innovate Together” with New Idea Submission CampaignDubai Customs' Passenger Operations Department has launched an initiative called "Let's Innovate Together" to share its successful innovation journey ...

March 02, 2023

Dubai Customs enhances logistics services at Dubai Logistics City to aid earthquake victims​Dubai Customs enhances logistics services at Dubai Logistics City to aid earthquake victimsDubai Customs is currently focused on further improving the customs services available to passengers, tourists, and cargo at various locations throughout Duba ...

March 01, 2023

Sea Customs Centers Management at Dubai Customs seizes 34 million narcotic pills  ​Sea Customs Centers Management at Dubai Customs seizes 34 million narcotic pills  In an operation dubbed “Double Strike”, Sea Customs Centers Management at Dubai Customs thwarted the smuggling of 32.8 million narcotic pills, which were hid ...

February 26, 2023

Dubai Customs hosts expert forum to discuss leveraging AI to elevate Customs business   ​Dubai Customs hosts expert forum to discuss leveraging AI to elevate Customs business2023 In conjunction with the UAE Innovation Month 2023, Dubai Customs organized a webinar on Empowering Artificial Intelligence to explore the challenges and possib ...

February 25, 2023

Dubai Customs organizes awareness workshops on self-audit service to clients​Dubai Customs organizes awareness workshops on self-audit service to clientsAs part of its agenda for the UAE Innovation Month “UAE Innovates 2023”, Dubai Customs is hosting events and activities from February 22-28, organized this year under the th ...

February 22, 2023

Dubai Customs displays sustainable innovations in Innovation Week in conjunction with UAE Innovation Month 2023​Dubai Customs displays sustainable innovations in Innovation Week in conjunction with UAE Innovation Month 2023Today, Dubai Customs launched its Innovation Week, in conjunction with the UAE Innovation Month (UAE Innovates 2023), under the theme &quo ...

February 21, 2023

Creek and Deira Wharfage Customs Center deals with 13,700 vessels in 2022​Creek and Deira Wharfage Customs Center deals with 13,700 vessels in 2022H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation toured the Creek and Deira Wharfage Customs Center to check on th ...

February 19, 2023

 Jebel Ali Customs Center completes 2.601m declarations for goods weighing 9.374b kg in 2022​Jebel Ali Customs Center completes 2.601m declarations for goods weighing 9.374b kg in 2022The higher management team at Dubai Customs continues their tours to customs centers in the emirate to check on the readiness and service offerings of these c ...

February 14, 2023

Dubai Customs announces 1,283 seizures at airports in 2022​Dubai Customs announces 1,283 seizures at airports in 2022Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department announced 1,283 seizures in 2022, including 707 drug seizures and 268 customs cases. The Department made 312 seizures in Q1, 227 seizures i ...

February 12, 2023

Hatta Customs Center deals with 78,600 trucks and 587,000 vehicles in 2022​Hatta Customs Center deals with 78,600 trucks and 587,000 vehicles in 2022Figures released by Dubai Customs showed that Hatta Customs Center has completed 87.4 thousand transactions and made 538 seizures in 2022. The Center dealt with 78.6 thousand ...

February 10, 2023

Dubai Customs’ Declaration Department completes 22.5m declarations in 2022, growing 6% from 21.2m in 2021​Dubai Customs’ Declaration Department completes 22.5m declarations in 2022, growing 6% from 21.2m in 2021H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation toured the Customs Declaration De ...

February 09, 2023

Dubai Customs handled 2.4 million bags on board 585 cruises in 3 years​Dubai Customs handled 2.4 million bags on board 585 cruises in 3 yearsDubai Customs provides advanced and unique services to cruise tourism at Port Rashid and Dubai Harbor to keep abreast with the significant progress this sector is witnessing.The P ...

February 08, 2023

Dubai Customs inspectors screened 111,000 bags daily in 2022 ​Dubai Customs inspectors screened 111,000 bags daily in 2022 Dubai Customs’ inspection officers handled 40.7 million passenger bags in 2022, an average of 111,500 bags per day. This includes 40 million pieces of baggage screened at Dubai airpor ...

February 05, 2023

Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers discuss means to support private sector, enhance competitiveness Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers discuss means to support private sector, enhance competitiveness Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers discussed means of cooperation in support of business and private sector and to enhance the emirate’s competitiven ...

January 31, 2023

Dubai Customs wraps up successful 6th Dubai Customs Week with honoring ceremony​Dubai Customs wraps up successful 6th Dubai Customs Week with honoring ceremonyDubai Customs wrapped up the 6h Dubai Customs Week 2023 with a closing ceremony attended by H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, C ...

January 26, 2023

International Customs Day Forum calls for investing in youth and stimulating innovation​International Customs Day Forum calls for investing in youth and stimulating innovationKunio Mikuriya: We are confident the UAE will impress again when hosting WTO ConferenceAhmed Mahboob Musabih: Customs community focuses on data culture to ...

January 25, 2023

More events target clients on 3rd day of 6th Dubai Customs Week​More events target clients on 3rd day of 6th Dubai Customs WeekFor the third day in a row, the activities of the 6th Dubai Customs Week 2023 are continuing, under the slogan "Customs Innovations for Future Generations". A series of awarene ...

January 24, 2023

Dubai Customs Week organizes awareness activities on 2nd day of Dubai Customs 6th Week​Dubai Customs Week organizes awareness activities on 2nd day of Dubai Customs 6th WeekOn its second day, the 6th Dubai Customs Week saw a number of activities that went in line with this year’s slogan: “Customs Innovations for Future Generations ...

January 23, 2023

Dubai Customs kicks off 6th Dubai Customs Week​Dubai Customs kicks off 6th Dubai Customs WeekAhmed Mahboob Musabih: UAE overcame the pandemic challenge thanks to the leadership visionAhmed bin Lahej Al Falasi: UAE Customs administrations made 19,741 seizures in 2022Dubai Customs kicked o ...

January 21, 2023

Dubai Customs launches 2023 IP Award for schools and universities​Dubai Customs launches 2023 IP Award for schools and universitiesDubai Customs launched the Intellectual Property Award for Schools and Universities 2023. The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department dedicated the award this year to projec ...

January 19, 2023

Women’s Committee at Dubai Customs launches 2023 Plan with 30 initiatives and programs ​Women’s Committee at Dubai Customs launches 2023 Plan with 30 initiatives and programsThe Women’s Committee at Dubai Customs organized its annual open meeting with 200 female employees from different departments and customs centers. The 2023 Women’s ...

January 18, 2023

Dubai Customs’ Emirates Post Customs Center deals with 1,880,880 postal parcels in 2022​Dubai Customs supports the vital role of postal services as part of their efforts to boost e-commerce activity in the UAE, by providing the best facilities and customs services for postal parcels coming through the Emirates Post.The Emirates Post Cu ...

January 17, 2023

Dubai Customs to launch 23 activities during upcoming 6th Dubai Customs Week ​The 6th Dubai Customs Week will run this year from 23 to 31 January, under the slogan “Customs Innovations for Tomorrow’s Generations”. The event, organized by Dubai Customs for the 6th year in a row, will take place in conjunction with the Internat ...

January 15, 2023

Dubai Customs DG visits Inland Customs Centers, reviews progressDubai Customs DG visits Inland Customs Centers, reviews progress​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, commenced the 2023 visit program by visiting the Inland Customs Centers M ...

January 06, 2023

Dubai Customs and Dubai Police discuss further cooperation on skill investment​The HR Division at Dubai Customs received a delegation from Dubai Police, within their efforts to foster strategic partnerships with government entities.The meeting aimed at fostering cooperation in investing the employees’ skills in the two organiz ...

December 29, 2022

Dubai Customs highlights CSR and government partnership initiatives to Dubai Police delegation ​Dubai Customs held a meeting with a delegation from Dubai Police, who visited came to learn more about its experience and initiatives in government partnership and social responsibility, as well as Ghayath Volunteer Team.The meeting shed more light ...

December 25, 2022

Dubai Customs’ Air Cargo Centers deal with 81.162 billion items of goods in 11 months ​Dubai Customs’ Air Cargo Centers deal with 81.162 billion items of goods in 11 months Air Cargo Centers Management has dealt with 81.162 billion ​items of goods since the beginning of 2022 until the end of November with an estima ...

December 19, 2022

Director General of Dubai Customs reviews services delivered to clients at Hatta Border Crossing Director General of Dubai Customs reviews services delivered to clients at Hatta Border Crossing ​Figures released by Dubai Customs showed that Hatta Border Crossing has completed 247,571 transactions and dealt with 70,911 trucks and 521,014 veh ...

December 18, 2022

Director General of Dubai Customs reviews achievements of Air Cargo Centers ​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, visited the Air Cargo Centers Department to review the progress of work. He was accompanied by Juma Al Ghaith, Executive ...

December 15, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes meeting with Turkish delegation to raise trade cooperation ​Dubai Customs held a meeting with a delegation from the Turkish Consulate in Dubai that aims to enhance cooperation, exchange customs expertise and knowledge and boost mutual trade. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Suwaidi, (Acting) Director of Customs Int ...

December 14, 2022

Dubai Customs seizes 36.7kg of marijuana at Dubai International Airport ​Dubai Customs seizes 36.7kg of marijuana at Dubai International Airport Dubai Customs’ inspectors managed to thwart the smuggling of 36.76 kg of marijuana at Dubai International Airport. The contraband was skillfully hidden in two bags tha ...

December 11, 2022

Dubai Customs shares digital experience with South Korean delegation​Dubai Customs shares digital experience with South Korean delegationDubai Customs shared their experience in developing smart customs services and digital systems with a South Korean delegation.The meeting, held at Dubai Customs headquarters, shed m ...

December 09, 2022

Dubai Customs enhances cooperation with MoCCAE to support national food security​Dubai Customs’ Tariff & Origin Department held a meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE), which was attended by Mohammed Mousa Al-Ameeri, Assistant Under-Secretary of the Food Diversity Sector at MoCCAE, and Fatima O ...

December 07, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses further facilitation and business support with free zones​Dubai Customs held a high-level meeting with representatives of free zones in Dubai in which they discussed facilitating customs procedures, and presented the major services provided by Dubai Customs that aim to facilitate business, save time and co ...

December 06, 2022

Dubai Customs Consultative Council: National economy recovers fast and moves forward with confidence​Dubai Customs held its 4th Consultative Council in 2022 amid positive expectations of further economic growth and recovery in Dubai. H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation stres ...

December 03, 2022

Dubai Customs joins people of determination students in celebrating National DayAs part of their activities on the National Day, Dubai Customs celebrated the occasion on 29th November 2022 with 174 students from the Ministry of Community Development's people of determination center.Employees of CSR Section, Ghayath Volunteer Tea ...

December 02, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes folklore activities at customs centers to celebrate 51st National Day​Dubai Customs organized a number of activities at different customs centers as part of its celebration of the UAE 51st National Day. These included the Village Heritage, folklore games and contests as well as videos displaying the UAE and the Union ...

November 30, 2022

Dubai Customs observes Commemoration Day​Dubai Customs held the “Martyr’s Day (Commemoration Day)” ceremony today, which is marked annually on 30th November.The ceremony started with lowering the flag to half-mast, and observing a moment of silence at the main building and customs centers. ...

November 27, 2022

Dubai Customs launches “Al-Bairaq (Banner) Challenge Award” to raise competitiveness among inspectors​In a virtual ceremony attended by Dubai Customs executive directors, heads of departments and customs centers, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation launched the Al-Bairaq (Ban ...

November 26, 2022

Dubai Customs wins three renowned IdeasUK 2020 awards​Dubai Customs wins three renowned IdeasUK 2020 awardsDubai Customs won three new international awards at the 35th International Conference – IdeasUK, held in Birmingham, UK on 9 and 10 November. Representing the Government Department, Hussain A ...

November 24, 2022

Dubai Customs launches awareness campaign on digital services for passengers Dubai Customs launched an awareness campaign around their digital services and creative projects and systems that facilitate the traffic of tourists and passengers. The aim of the campaign is to educate passengers at the Al-Maktoum International Airp ...

November 21, 2022

Dubai Customs registers 4,344 trademarks to protect intellectual property rights ​Dubai Customs registers 4,344 trademarks to protect intellectual property rights Dubai Customs protects intellectual property rights through several programs and plans including the trademark registration service, which enables trademark owners ...

November 20, 2022

Dubai Customs seizes marijuana stuffed in pineapples ​Dubai Customs seizes marijuana stuffed in pineapples Dubai Customs made a bizarre seizure at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 1 when a passenger coming from an African country was arrested for smuggling marijuana, where he hid them skillfu ...

November 13, 2022

Dubai Customs recycles 22,436 counterfeit items for 24 brands​Within its efforts to combat counterfeiting and protect the environment and society from the hazards of counterfeit goods, Dubai Customs, represented by the Intellectual Property (IPR) Department recycled 22,436 counterfeit items for 24 brands from ...

November 10, 2022

Dubai Customs makes 590 seizures, handles 15.840m bags at Terminal 3 in 10 months in 2022​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, made an evening visit to the Passenger Operations Department, Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, to ensure all in pl ...

November 08, 2022

Dubai Customs: 19m customs transactions, 8%+ in 9 months​Customs declarations rise to 16.6mDubai Customs: 19m customs transactions, 8%+ in 9 monthsThe quick and agile recovery that Dubai is witnessing after the pandemic has reflected positively on the commercial sector. Figures released by Dubai Custo ...

November 07, 2022

Dubai Customs shares its corporate excellence experience with Dubai Culture​Dubai Customs received a visiting delegation from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) to share experience on the best practices and approaches to corporate excellence and operations management adopted in Dubai Customs.The delegation lea ...

November 06, 2022

Dubai Customs fully prepared to support Qatar World Cup 2022 fans ​Dubai Customs has completed its preparations to support Dubai’s hosting of visitors and fans coming to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Juma Al-Ghaith, Executive Director of Customs Development Division at Dubai Customs, toured the customs center ...

November 03, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day 2022 at main building and customs centers ​Dubai Customs celebrated the UAE Flag Day on Thursday 3 November 2022. A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Government Department’s headquarters at 11am in the presence of Juma Al Ghaith, Executive Director of Customs Development Division, execut ...

November 02, 2022

Dubai Customs holds monthly client honoring ceremony ​Emphasizing its efforts to enhance client happiness, Dubai Customs continues its monthly ceremony to honor its distinguished clients in several categories. The October ceremony witnessed the honoring of a number of companies, in the presence of H.E. ...

October 30, 2022

Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Management completes 4.681m transactions, makes 290 seizures in 1st nine months of 2022​The Sea Customs Centers Management at Dubai Customs completed 4.681million transactions and made 290 seizures in the first nine months (Jan-Sep) 2022.“The remarkable services and facilities provided by our centers are fully integrated to ensure the ...

October 25, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses AEO benefits with Municipality ​Dubai Customs held a meeting with Dubai Municipality’s Food Safety Department to discuss benefits offered to member companies in the Authorized Economic Operator program (AEO). The meeting aims to enhance food security through facilitation of foodst ...

October 23, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation on fighting counterfeiting with American Embassy​Within their efforts to enhance cooperation with foreign diplomatic missions on protection of intellectual property rights, the IPR Department at Dubai Customs organized a virtual meeting with officials from the American embassy. The meeting di ...

October 22, 2022

Dubai Customs participates in Zayed University’s Partner Program​The HR Division at Dubai Customs participated in the “Zayed University’s Partner Challenge” Program to help polish the students’ skills and talents through a number of smart challenges.The training framework aims to familiarize the first year studen ...

October 21, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes awareness events in Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022​As part of its social responsibility commitments, the Women’s Committee at Dubai Customs celebrated the Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022.The Committee’s events focused on raising awareness around the importance of early screening tests, as well as ...

October 20, 2022

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 12.5kg of marijuana, carried by African passengerThe high security sense supported by the most advanced screening technologies enabled Dubai Customs inspectors to thwart smuggling of 12.5 kg of marijuana at Dubai International Airport, which were carried by a passenger coming from an African countr ...

October 17, 2022

Dubai Customs launches 7th edition of Customs Leadership Program​The HR Division at Dubai Customs launched the seventh edition of the Customs Leadership Program, organized in cooperation with the University of Dubai.The seventh edition of the program will help 16 employees learn leadership skills to ensure sustai ...

October 16, 2022

Dubai Customs issues authorization certificates to free zone companies to enhance investments​Dubai Customs provides the best customs services and facilities to licensed companies in the free zones in Dubai to boost investments and attract more investors into Dubai and to facilitate procedures applied to determine the customs value of the go ...

October 07, 2022

Islamic Affairs Department honors Dubai Customs for making Hajj season a success​In appreciation of Dubai Customs’ efforts to make the Hajj season of 1443 AH a success, His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Director General of the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, honored Dubai Cu ...

October 06, 2022

Ministry of Interior , Dubai Customs sign MoU​In a move aimed at stepping up cooperation and synergic work under the directives of the UAE government, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Dubai Customs signed at the MoI's HQ in Abu Dhabi, a memorandum of understanding (MoU).Signed by Maj. Gen. Sa ...

October 05, 2022

Dubai Customs briefs RAK Customs Department on warehouse system ​Dubai Customs received a delegation from RAK Customs Department and briefed them on the customs warehouse system, its working mechanisms and the steps taken to obtain a customs warehouse license.In the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of re ...

October 03, 2022

PCFC to showcase innovative projects at GITEX Technology Week 2022​The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation is participating in the 42nd Gitex Technology Week 2022, organized at the Dubai World Trade Center between 10 and 14 October 2022. Through its stand at the grand exhibition, the Corporation sheds lig ...

October 02, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses further trade cooperation with Italy​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation discussed with an Italian diplomatic and economic delegation headed by H.E. Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Consul General of Italy in Dubai opportu ...

September 30, 2022

Dubai Customs represents a leading model in cooperating with other countries to tackle smuggling ​Dubai Customs has presented an advanced international model for the importance of global cooperation between customs administrations around the world in thwarting attempts to smuggle narcotic substances worldwide through solid coordination, tracking ...

September 29, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses further cooperation with German Consulate ​Dubai Customs and the German Consulate in Dubai discussed further cooperation and exchange of expertise to tackle smuggling of prohibited goods.In a visit to the German Consulate, Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, (Acting) Director of Customs Intelligence Depart ...

September 27, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes workshop on intellectual property role in regulating and controlling commercial agencies ​The IPR Department at Dubai Customs organized a workshop on the role of protecting intellectual property rights in controlling and managing commercial agencies in the emirate. Attended by 42 inspection officers, the workshop covered all aspects of c ...

September 24, 2022

Hatta school students learn about Dubai Customs role and vision​Hatta Border Crossing Customs Center joined the students in their back to school day by visiting Hatta Elementary School. The Center explained to the students, in a simple way, the role Dubai Customs plays in facilitating legitimate trade and securi ...

September 23, 2022

Dubai Customs receives Saudi brothers with flowers on 92nd Saudi National Day​Dubai Customs celebrated the 92nd Saudi National Day by receiving Saudi passengers at the airport with flowers, Arabic coffee, dates and greeting cards. The Saudi brothers expressed their happiness and appreciation to Dubai Customs inspectors for th ...

September 21, 2022

Dubai Customs concludes training with French Customs​Dubai Customs concluded a training program, which was conducted by the French Customs. The 4-day training targeted 30 inspection officers from Dubai Customs. At the closing ceremony, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs ...

September 20, 2022

Dubai Customs participates in UAE Vision 2022 Career Fair ​As part of its strategic plan to attract distinguished national cadres to join its workforce, Dubai Customs is participating in the UAE Vision 2022 Career Fair, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from 20 to 22 September. The exhibiti ...

September 18, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes 3rd DCCC meeting 2022 amid expectations of more economic growth​His Excellency Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation said that the economic sectors in the UAE are performing positively and are likely to achieve more growth. The UAE's f ...

September 14, 2022

Dubai Customs benchmarks with FIFA on intellectual property ​The Intellectual Property Rights Department at Dubai Customs received a delegation from the Intellectual Property Department of the International Football Association "FIFA", who visited the Department to learn more about its leading exper ...

September 11, 2022

Dubai Customs presents strategies to Global Excellence Council​Dubai Customs received a delegation from the Global Excellence Council as part of the agenda of the Dubai Forum for Government Best Practices. The Forum is a leading knowledge-sharing platform for government officials and lies at the center of the D ...

September 08, 2022

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling remodeled gold bars worth 0.5m dirhams ​Dubai Customs thwarted the smuggling of 24-carat gold bars weighing 2.3 kilograms, with a market value of about AED 485,700, which were with two passengers coming to the emirate through the Dubai International Airport. The passengers tried to d ...

September 07, 2022

H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: DGE has provided the world with an inspiring global model of leadership in developing the work of governments​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation said; “Over the last 25 years, Dubai Government Excellence (DGE) has seen growing successes as part of the emirates’ journey to global lea ...

September 02, 2022

More innovators join Dubai Customs’ Innovation League in H1, 2022​Number of innovations at Dubai Customs are significantly increasing as the results of the Government Department’s Innovation League show. The Innovation League, initiated by the Innovation Center, is a leading initiative that was developed to s ...

September 01, 2022

Dubai Customs and Dubai Charity Association celebrate breadwinner widows​As part of its celebration of the Emirati Women’s Day, Dubai Customs, represented by the Sea Customs Centers Management, honoured a number of widows in cooperation with Dubai Charity Association. The honoring ceremony took place in the Association’s ...

August 31, 2022

Dubai Customs facilitates passengers​Dubai Customs develops smart and innovative services to facilitate procedures for travellers coming to the country boosting Dubai's position as the capital of world tourism and the favorite destination for tourists and supporting Dubai International ...

August 30, 2022

Dubai Customs launches “Promising Customs Leaders” program to enhance employees’ leadership skillsThe HR Division at Dubai Customs joined forces with the Institute of Leadership and Management and City & Guilds to launch the “Promising Customs Leaders” program as part of its efforts to enhance leadership competencies within the work environme ...

August 27, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates Emirati Women’s DayThe Women’s Committee at Dubai Customs celebrated the Emirati Women’s Day, which falls on August 28 each year, under the slogan “An inspiring reality… a sustainable future.”The celebration is an annual tradition that Dubai Customs celebrates in suppo ...

August 20, 2022

Dubai Customs concludes summer training program 2022 for university students ​Dubai Customs concluded the summer training program 2022 for university students, which is implemented annually with the aim of providing students with various experiences in working life. Fourteen university students from various disciplines were e ...

August 16, 2022

Dubai Customs completes 559,000 deposit refund requests, valued AED3.7b (37%+) in H1 2022​Deposit refund requests at Dubai Customs grew 37% in value (AED3.7 billion) in the first half of 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.The Smart Refund System, which allows clients to submit their refund claim requests 24/7 handled 559,0 ...

August 15, 2022

Dubai Customs presents its distinctive experience in developing customs sector ​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation received a high level Tanzanian delegation headed by Ally Possi, Ministry of Works and Transport Deputy Permanent Secretary and included H ...

August 10, 2022

Dubai Customs foils attempt to smuggle 3.7kg marijuana disguised in spare parts ​Dubai Customs inspection officers at Dubai International Airport terminal 1 seized 3.7kg of marijuana. An inbound African passenger arriving from an African country was attempting to smuggle in the drugs by stashing them in a seemingly professional ...

August 02, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses furthering trade cooperation with South Korea​Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a virtual business meeting to enhance trade cooperation and partnership with South Korea. He was joined in the meeting, which falls u ...

July 30, 2022

Dubai Customs holds awareness & entertainment activities during DSS 2022 ​In support of Dubai’s efforts to promote the entertainment and tourist activities offered to visitors during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2022, Dubai Customs is vigorously engaged with a wide array of awareness and fun activities in Modesh City. ...

July 21, 2022

Cabin and checked luggage: what you can and can’t take on a plane to Dubai​As people jet off on their summer holidays, here is a reminder of what you are and are not allowed in your hand and hold luggage on an aircraft.This not only includes dangerous and restricted items, but the more apparently harmless things, such as a ...

July 20, 2022

Dubai Customs receives high-level Omani Police & Customs delegation at Port of Jebel Ali ​ Dubai Customs receives high-level Omani Police & Customs delegation at Port of Jebel Ali  Showcased state-of-the-art experience in customs monitoring and inspection ...

July 12, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with EHS​As part of their efforts to enhance relations with strategic partners and exchange best practices, Dubai Customs, represented by Ahmed Abdul Salam Kazim, Director of Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department and his team, received a delegation fr ...

July 08, 2022

Dubai Customs announces Eid al-Adha working hours ​Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid al-Adha holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay.Work will continue around the clock during the Eid al-Adha Holiday at the ...

July 06, 2022

Proactive measures at DXB Airport to facilitate pilgrims’ arrival: Dubai Customs ​  Dubai Customs revealed they have made all arrangements to ensure pleasant and safe trip for all pilgrims returning from the Holy Land through Dubai International Airport.  A work plan has been set up to receive the pilgrims, as well ...

July 04, 2022

Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Centers Management makes 61,852 inspections and 120 seizures in Q1, 2022​Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Centers Management makes 61,852 inspections and 120 seizures in Q1, 2022   The Sea Customs Centers Management, one of Dubai Customs’ departments, made 61,852 inspections and 120 seizures in the first quarter ...

June 30, 2022

Dubai Customs introduces air-conditioned vehicle inspection canopy to foster inspectors’ wellbeing ​Canopy helps provide a safe, healthy and productive working environment for staff    Dubai Customs provides a safe, healthy and happy work environment through leading initiatives that care for the inspection staff and boost their prod ...

June 29, 2022

Dubai Customs honors Ramadan initiatives’ partners​In appreciation of their efforts and support in Ramadan 2022 initiatives, Dubai Customs honored 95 individuals from 20 government and private agencies, consulates and embassies, for their participation in the initiatives and programs implemented by ...

June 27, 2022

Dubai Customs makes 936 seizures in 4 months​As part of its role and obligations, Dubai Customs counters all forms of smuggling attempts, especially narcotics, to protect society and the national economy from its negative effects. On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and ...

June 23, 2022

Dubai Customs honors winner of Paralympic Shooting World Cup​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, honored Aisha Al Muhairi, a Dubai Customs employee, for winning the gold medal in the first Paralympic Shooting World Cup co ...

June 22, 2022

Dubai Customs seizes 6kg of marijuana with an African passenger​ ​Dubai Customs inspection officers at Dubai International Airport seized 5.95 kilograms of marijuana, which a traveler from an African country tried to smuggle into the country. The passenger concealed the contraband in bags of peanut paste to ...

June 21, 2022

Dubai Customs & German Customs organize joint workshop​Dubai Customs and German Customs, represented by the Hamburg Main Customs Office held an online workshop on port-related customs procedures with an aim to build capacity and increase efficiencies in both sides. The workshop focused on exchangin ...

June 19, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes 2nd DCCC meeting 2022 amid expectations of more economic growth​​Dubai Customs Consultative Council held its meeting in an atmosphere of optimism with several economic indicators in the UAE showing growth. The meeting focused on several topics including the prospects of trade recovery and the multiple economic b ...

June 15, 2022

Dubai Customs participates in awareness initiative to support talented students ​​2022 Dubai Customs’ Intellectual Property Department participated in the “Al Mawakeb Innovates” initiative for the third year in a row. The initiative, organized at the Al-Mawakeb School (AMSI) in Al-Khawaneej,  brought together representative ...

June 14, 2022

Dubai Customs displays intelligence efforts to RAK delegation​Dubai Customs highlighted its outstanding experience and advanced systems in enhancing security and protecting society and the economy from the dangers of smuggling prohibited and counterfeit materials to a delegation from Ras Al-Khaimah Customs Dep ...

June 12, 2022

Dubai Customs certified Great Place to Work 2022 for 2nd year in a row​Dubai Customs is certified among the best workplaces in the UAE for the second year in a row in the large-size company category. The annual report is compiled by management consultancy Great Place to Work, which compiles the survey in 60 countries.R ...

June 08, 2022

Dubai Customs honors 20 graduates from the Client Happiness Diploma​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, honored the employees of the Client Happiness Diploma Program, which was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Inter ...

May 31, 2022

Dubai Customs participates in 11th Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference for MINA ​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, stressed that the efforts of the UAE to protect intellectual property rights are among the most important global experiences ...

May 30, 2022

Dubai Customs delights clients in monthly honoring ceremony​​Emphasizing its efforts to enhance client happiness, Dubai Customs continues its monthly ceremony to honor its distinguished customers in several categories. In May, the ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Mahboub Musabih, Dir ...

May 29, 2022

Dubai Customs presents future plans to Dubai Government delegation​ Dubai Customs received a delegation from Dubai Government. During the meeting, the delegation members were briefed on the department’s experience in budgeting, internal control, and best practices in future foresight and government innovation. ...

May 26, 2022

Dubai Customs carries out 57 CSR initiatives in 4 months​Dubai Customs carries out 57 CSR initiatives in 4 monthsThe initiatives targeted over 81,000 beneficiaries ​Dubai Customs has reinforced its community engagement efforts to continue to create positive social impact. During the first third of th ...

May 25, 2022

Dubai Customs issues eight customs policies to facilitate trade, develop measures and controls ​To keep abreast of developments affecting Dubai’s foreign trade movement with various countries of the world Dubai Customs issues updates customs policies that secure the flow of trade and facilitates shipments and goods and their access to commerci ...

May 24, 2022

Dubai Customs takes part in WCO meetings​The World Customs Organization and its members applauded Dubai Customs for its creative Authorized Economic Operator program’s digital platform, which was initiated by the Government Department in its capacity as an expert in the program. The initia ...

May 23, 2022

Dubai Customs conducts 344 training courses in Q1 2022Dubai Customs conducted 344 training courses for its employees during Q1 2022 within its strategic plan 2021-2026, which aims, among other objectives, to develop the competencies of its human capital and advance their skills and experiences. The ...

May 22, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with Uzbek delegation​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation received an Uzbekistani delegation headed by Akmalkhuja Mavlonov, Chairperson of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan ...

May 19, 2022

Dubai Customs launches “Training Doses” initiative to raise inspection efficiency Customs training center at Dubai Customs launched “Training Doses” initiative, which aims to raise the efficiency of inspection in line with the best international practices. It will also help in consolidating controls and fight against all customs v ...

May 18, 2022

Dubai Customs handles 285,000 refund requests, in Q1 2022, with a value of AED2b​Dubai Customs handled 285,000 deposit refund requests in Q1 2022 growing 20% from 238,000 requests in the same period in 2021. The value of refund requests grew 45% in Q1 2022 to AED 2 billion compared to the corresponding period last year. The ...

May 17, 2022

Dubai Customs develops three new customs innovations to expedite inspection​Dubai Customs has promoted and nurtured a culture of innovation fulfilling its strategic plan 2021-2026, which, among many other objectives, aims to enhance sustainable development and expedite services and procedures. The organization’s Innovation ...

May 13, 2022

President Khalifa passes away​ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Presidential Affairs mourns to the UAE people, Arab and Islamic nations and the world the death of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Friday, 13th May, 202 ...

May 13, 2022

Dubai Customs launches field mobile training at its customs centers Dubai Customs continuously develops the skills of its employees by harnessing training capabilities and enabling employees to perform tasks efficiently. The training center has introduced a new and practical training mechanism, in which training offi ...

May 10, 2022

Dubai Customs completes 381,000 declarations during Eid al-Fitr holiday ​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation said Dubai Customs completed 381,275 customs declarations during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. He confirmed that Dubai Customs kee ...

May 07, 2022

Strategic partnership between Dubai Customs and HCT-Dubai in voluntary work ​Dubai Customs and the Higher Colleges of Technology- Dubai (HCT) have worked together in a number of voluntary initiatives, launched by Dubai Customs during the Holy Month of Ramadan including Al Furdah Hands initiative as part of its annual “Blesse ...

May 04, 2022

Dubai Customs honors its EXPO team​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai is an exceptional experience in the course of the successes of the UAE, and an international t ...

May 01, 2022

Dubai Customs donates (Al Furdah Eid Gifts) to orphans ​As part of its Ramadan annual campaign, Dubai Customs' employees distributed Eid gifts to 250 orphans. The “Al Furdah Eid Gift" initiative aims to draw a smile on children's faces and to enhance solidarity between different segments of society. ...

April 30, 2022

Dubai Customs fully prepared to receive increasing passengers and pilgrims during Eid​Dubai Customs has announced that it has taken all preparations to facilitate the procedures for travelers coming to the UAE through Dubai International Airport during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday as well as pilgrims coming back from Umra. In order t ...

April 26, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2022​Dubai Customs organized its annual IP celebration on the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day 2022 under the theme IP and Youth Innovating for a Better Future' at the Museum of the Future. H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General ...

April 24, 2022

Dubai Customs distributes 10,000 meals to motorists ​ For the second year in a row, volunteer efforts in Dubai Customs continue in Ramadan to distribute meals to motorists to break the fast at sunset time as part of the Government Organization’s “Blessed Days” Campaign. More than 2500 meals are b ...

April 19, 2022

Dubai Customs’ Ramadan initiatives target 49,000 beneficiaries ​On the occasion of Zayed Humanitarian Day, which is observed annually on 19 Ramadan, Dubai Customs intensified its charitable and voluntary initiatives that support all segments of society during the holy month of Ramadan. The Department’s initiativ ...

April 17, 2022

Dubai Customs’ Logistics City Center clears AED1.6b of goods in Q1​Following the leading role of the United Arab Emirates in serving humanity and providing aid and assistance to the world’s population, the Dubai Customs’ Logistics City Center provides its continuous support to facilitate processes and operations of ...

April 14, 2022

Dubai Customs and University of Dubai graduate 6th batch of Customs Leadership Program​​Dubai Customs celebrated the graduation of the 6th batch of Customs Leadership Program, which is part of the Government Department’s strategic plan to equip the future customs leaders with the latest skills and proficiencies to ensure sustainable d ...

April 12, 2022

Dubai Customs’ Al-Meer Al-Ramadani initiative targets 3,000 needy families​Urged by its national duties and corporate responsibility commitments, Dubai Customs launched its Al-Meer Al-Ramadani initiative by giving food and basic needs to 3,000 underprivileged families as part of its annual Ramadan Campaign “Blessed Days”, ...

April 10, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes initiatives for employees in Ramadan​Dubai Customs organized a series of virtual awareness workshops for its employees as part of its “Blessed Days” Ramadan Campaign. The workshops aimed at raising awareness among the employees around health lifestyle and the importance of giving and c ...

April 06, 2022

Dubai Customs: “Transit Passenger” held with 8.3kg crystal methDubai Customs officials at Dubai International Airport have thwarted a woman’s attempt to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of crystal meth into the emirate.The female transit passenger, who was coming from Central America and heading to an Asian country, reques ...

April 03, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with Kuwaiti PAI​Dubai Customs received a senior Kuwaiti delegation headed by H.E. Abdulkarim Taqi, Director-General, Public Authority for Industry (PAI). Mansoor Al-Malik, executive director for policies and legislation Division received the Kuwaiti delegation ...

March 31, 2022

Dubai food trade grows 11% to AED57 billion in 2021Dubai food trade grows 11% to AED57 billion in 2021Exports last year grow 11.3% to AED10.8 billion from AED9.7 billion in 2020Imports rise 11% to AED38.2 billion from AED34.4 billion in 2020Total of 14.1 million tonnes of foodstuff traded in 2021, wh ...

March 29, 2022

Dubai Customs to launch 14 CSR initiatives in Ramadan Dubai Customs is launching its annual Ramadan campaign (Blessed Days) for the second year in a raw celebrating the Holy Month. There will be 14 social initiatives that target different segments of society, including the Department’s employees, with t ...

March 24, 2022

Dubai Customs recycles 23,000 counterfeit items, street value AED1.4m​IPR Department at Dubai Customs recycled 23,000 counterfeit items for international brands, with a street value of AED1.4m as part of their efforts in combating piracy and supporting sustainable development. Recycling counterfeit goods helps brand o ...

March 23, 2022

Dubai Customs rewards HR winners ​​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation honored outstanding customs centers and departments, which won the HR Awards launched by Dubai Customs in the last quarter of 2021.The aw ...

March 22, 2022

Dubai Customs achieves 92% on client, partner and community happinessAlong with leadership, loyalty, innovation and empowerment, happiness is one of the top values and corporate objectives at Dubai Customs. The Government Department, a nod to more than 100 years of stellar services and creative approach, seeks hard to ...

March 20, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes quarterly DCCC meeting 2022 ​In its first quarterly meeting in 2022, Dubai Customs Consultative Council (DCCC) highly applauded Dubai’s exceptional hosting of EXPO 2020 Dubai. H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zon ...

March 17, 2022

Dubai Customs discusses more trade and economy cooperation with Indian Consul​​ H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Director General of Dubai Customs received in his office Mr K.  Kalimutu, Indian Consul General for Trade and Economy to Dubai to discuss means to enhancing coo ...

March 15, 2022

Dubai Customs deters smuggling of 5.6 KG of cocaine ​Dubai Customs’ inspection staff at Dubai International Airport seized 5.6 kilograms of cocaine narcotics from an inbound female traveller arriving from a Latin American country.At the terminal’s checkpoint, the Customs officers with their high secur ...

March 14, 2022

Dubai Customs and UK’s HMRC conclude 3-day workshop on illegitimate trade and secure borders ​Dubai Customs conducted a training workshop for its inspectors and intelligence department staff in cooperation with Her Majesty Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on “Illegitimate Trade and Securing Borders”. H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director Gener ...

March 09, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates female employees on International Women’s Day ​Dubai Customs, represented by the Women’s Committee, celebrated the International Women’s Day, which is observed annually on 8th March, under the slogan (You Are Enough) at the Palazzo Versace Hotel, and was attended by 160 female employees. Th ...

March 04, 2022

Dubai Customs distributes free EXPO 2020 Dubai tickets to passengers at Dubai ports ​Within their ongoing supportive efforts for EXPO 2020 Dubai, Dubai Customs, represented by the Corporate Communication Department, distributed free one-day admission tickets for passengers arriving at the emirate’s air, sea, and land ports.The EXPO ...

March 03, 2022

Dubai Customs launches Pioneer Customs Award to celebrate creativity, embrace excellence ​Celebrating innovation and excellence within the workplace, Dubai Customs’ Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department launched the Pioneer Customs Award under the auspices of H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Po ...

March 02, 2022

Dubai Customs organizes three sessions on future of innovation, digitalization in customs sector​As part of Dubai Customs’ “Al Furdah Innovates 2022” activities during the UAE Innovation Month 2022, the Service Innovation Department organized three sessions on the future of innovation, supply chains and digital transformation in customs sector ...

March 01, 2022

Dubai Customs’ “Dolphins” wins UAE Innovates 2022​Dubai Customs won an award at the UAE Innovates 2022 under the category “Best Disruptive Innovation” for their “Customs Dolphins”; underwater drones that can be sent to control and monitor vessels before entering the wharfage.Her Excellency Ohood Kh ...

February 24, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates “Al Furdah Innovates 2022” and awards winners of best innovations at 1st Innovation League ​Dubai Customs honored winners and team works of its First Innovation League as part of the Department’s activities organized this year under the slogan “Al Furdah Innovates 2022” during the UAE Innovation Month 2022. More than 600 customs chall ...

February 23, 2022

Dubai customs inaugurates 3rd International Innovation Forum to celebrate and stimulate creativity​Within its efforts to spread a culture of innovation, and as part of its activities in the UAE Innovation Month, which are organized this year under the slogan “Al Furdah Innovates 2022”, Dubai Customs inaugurated the third International Innovation ...

February 22, 2022

Dubai Customs launches Self Audit Service in Al Furdah Innovates 2022Dubai Customs kicked off its events in the UAE Innovation Month under the slogan “Al Furdah Innovates 2022”. A virtual ceremony was organized in the occasion with the presence of H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of P ...

February 16, 2022

Dubai Customs demonstrates “Customs Submarine” at EXPO 2020 Dubai​ As part of the “UAE Innovates 2022” events hosted by EXPO 2020 Dubai (11-16 February), Dubai Customs organized an awareness workshop around the “Customs Submarine”, which can take high quality 3D pictures and videos to vessels’ hulls underwate ...

February 10, 2022

Britain’s Prince William views Dubai Customs’ experience in preventing wildlife trade ​​Building on the strong bond between the UK and the UAE, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, paid a visit to Jebel Ali Customs Center, as part of his first official visit to the UAE. The second-in-line to the British throne touched down in Dubai ...

February 09, 2022

Dubai Customs resolves 390 IP disputes, recycles counterfeit goods for 221 brands in 2022​Dubai Customs, represented by the Intellectual Property Department, resolved 390 IPR disputes that included 14.788 million counterfeit items in 2021. The Department also recycled 2.112 million counterfeit items for 221 brands, and registered 437 new ...

February 07, 2022

Dubai Customs turns 100% paperless, awarded “100% Paperless Stamp” by Digital Dubai​ Dubai Customs was awarded the 100% Paperless Stamp from Dubai Digital Authority. The ‘Stamp’ is awarded to government entities that have fully implemented the Dubai Paperless Strategy, inaugurated at the beginning of 2020 by His Highness Sheik ...

February 06, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates 2nd place on Customer Happiness Index 2021​ Business and trade groups in Dubai highly applauded the vital role Dubai Customs plays in stimulating business and supporting trade through its innovative and smart services, which follow the highest international standards. In a virtual ...

February 04, 2022

Dubai Customs obtains ISO 26000 for 2nd time in a row ​Dubai Customs obtained the ISO26000:2010 accreditation for the second year in a row in appreciation for following best international standards, contributing to sustainable development and overall work in CSR in 2021. Last year, Dubai Custom ...

February 03, 2022

Dubai Customs: 180% increase in customs declarations on Fridays in January 2022​Customs declarations on Fridays in January 2022 skyrocketed 180% to 315,000 from 112,600 in January 2021, thanks to the changes in the UAE’s work pattern.It takes a few minutes for a customs declaration to be completed through the in-house developed ...

January 31, 2022

Dubai Customs wraps up successful 5th UAE Customs Week with honouring ceremony​Dubai Customs wrapped up the 5th UAE Customs Week with a closing ceremony attended by H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, directors and heads of customs departments and cent ...

January 26, 2022

Dubai Customs celebrates International Customs Day​Dubai Customs celebrates International Customs DayWCO: Customs in UAE upgraded its digital programs to keep abreast of Projects of the 50 The World Customs Organization highlighted that the UAE boasts a creative approach handling digital transfo ...

January 24, 2022

Dubai Customs kicks off 5th UAE Customs Week​Dubai Customs kicked off 5th UAE Customs Week 2022 today under the slogan “Customs Digital Transformation Pioneers”. The virtual ceremony was attended by H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Port and Customs Department, H.E ...

January 23, 2022

Dubai Customs wins 2nd place on Dubai Government’s Customer Happiness Index​Dubai Customs ranked second on Dubai Government’s Customer Happiness Index scoring 91.8%. The results were announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.  ...

January 18, 2022

Dubai Customs​DGE's Elite Award, 2021's  cherry on the cakeDubai Customs' achievements in 2021 Dubai Customs crowned its outstanding performance in 2021 by winning the Elite Award in Dubai Government Excellence program's biggest edition, which saw the p ...

January 16, 2022

Dubai Customs to celebrate 5th UAE Customs Week 2022 and International Customs Day ​Dubai Customs is set to kick off the 5th UAE Customs Week 2022 under the theme “Leading Customs Digital Transformation” in conjunction with the International Customs Day, which is observed on 26th January every year. The UAE Customs week (24-28 ...

December 31, 2021

Dubai Customs calls on customers to avail 80% discount on customs cases’ penalties before end of the year​Dubai Customs has reminded its customers to avail 80% reduction on penalties applicable for customs cases before the offer expires end of this year. Customers can avail the discount when they pay the remaining 20% of the fine amounts as well as the ...

December 30, 2021

Dubai Customs announces customs centers new work timings ​Dubai Customs announced their new work timings following the new workweek schedule announced by the UAE Government.The Government Department stated that the new work timings will enable all clients enjoy the best services during the new timings, and ...

December 29, 2021

Dubai Customs uncovers 1.5 tons of prohibited captagon, AED1.4b street value​Authorities at Dubai Customs’ Jebel Ali and Tecom Center thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1.5 tons of crushed captagon. The seizure of the banned stimulant is the biggest haul of its kind in the country. Detailed released showed that the Customs ...

December 23, 2021

Dubai Customs foils attempt to smuggle 79,477 captagon pills at Hatta Border Crossing ​Authorities at Dubai Customs have foiled an attempt to smuggle 79,477 captagon pills (14.5kg) at Hatta Border Crossing customs center. The illegal shipment was discovered on 1st November in a hidden place of a Gulf man’s car who tried to get away wi ...

December 14, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates winning DGE’s Elite Award 2020-2021​Dubai Customs organized a grand ceremony to celebrate winning DGE’s Elite Award 2020-2021, which saw the participation of H.E. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, H.E. Ahmed ...

December 07, 2021

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with India ​Dubai Customs organized a virtual meeting with an Indian business and trade delegation as part of their Ertibat Initiative, which aims at enhancing links and cooperation with diplomatic missions and trade partners. The meeting took place with the pr ...

December 06, 2021

Dubai Customs awards business groups in 4th DCCC 2021​Dubai Customs honoured distinctive business and trade groups during Its 4th Consultative Council Meeting 2021. In the virtual event, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Director General of Dubai Customs ...

November 28, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates UAE 50th Ittihad (Union) Day-Golden Jubilee​Dubai Customs celebrated today (Sunday 28th November 2021) the UAE 50th Ittihad (Union) Day- Golden Jubilee, at its main headquarters at Port Rashid, under the slogan (UAE 50th’s Anniversary: Unlocking Centennial Achievements). H.E. Ahmed M ...

November 25, 2021

DXB Int’l Airport dealt with 4k items of luggage and 2,800 every hour last October ​DXB Int’l Airport dealt with 4k items of luggage and 2,800 every hour last October Director General of Dubai Customs: We are proud partners of DXB Airport’s successIn line with the opening of Concourse A at Dubai International Airport’s Ter ...

November 22, 2021

Dubai Customs shares experience with Dominican Republic’s delegation​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Director General of Dubai Customs received in his office a delegation from the Dominican Republic who has paid a visit to Dubai Customs’ main building to learn about best p ...

November 20, 2021

Dubai Customs broadcasts Jimruq(2) on Al Oula Radio​Celebrating the National Day and the UAE Golden Jubilee, and following on the success that Jimruq (Customs) Program achieved in its first version, Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, launched the second versio ...

November 18, 2021

Dubai Customs signs MoU with University of Dubai for training​Within their plans and efforts to enhance means of cooperation with universities and educational institutions in order to develop the efficiency and skills of their employees further, Dubai Customs has signed a Memorandum of understanding with the U ...

November 16, 2021

Dubai Customs signs MoU with Damas Jewellery to train employees ​Within its efforts to provide their employees with higher skills, Dubai Customs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Damas Jewellery Group on the sidelines of the UAE Careers Vision Exhibition, held in Dubai World Trade Center (15-17 November) ...

November 14, 2021

Dubai Customs discusses expansion of economic cooperation and trade with Singapore delegation​Dubai Customs discusses expansion of economic cooperation and trade with Singapore delegationDubai’s external trade with Singapore grows 12% in the first half of 2021 to AED6.8 billionGovernment of Dubai Media Office – 14 November 2021: Dubai Cu ...

November 11, 2021

Dubai external trade with Italy grows 69% to AED15.84 billion in H1 2021​Within their efforts to develop cooperation and coordination with the foreign business groups in the country, Dubai Customs participated in a panel organized by the Italian Business Council on the future trends of exports and imports in the GCC. ...

November 10, 2021

Dubai Customs bags two awards from CIPD​Dubai Customs bagged two awards from CIPD: Best Digital Innovation in HR, and HR RISING STAR OF THE YEAR in the virtual ceremony held recently by CIPD as part of the CIPD Middle East People Conference & Awards. H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabi ...

November 07, 2021

Dubai Customs’ Jebel Ali and Tecom Center completes AED2.2m transactions for goods valued AED609b ​In first 9 months Jebel Ali and Tecom customs center at Sea Customs Centers Management, one of Dubai Customs’ departments, remarkably crossed the two million bar by completing 2.189 million customs transactions in the first nine months of 2021 ...

November 03, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day​​In conjunction with the UAE Golden Jubilee, Dubai Customs celebrated the Flag Day today Wednesday, which is marked every year on 3rd November, with a flag raising ceremony at its headquarters to mark the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa b ...

October 29, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021 ​Dubai Customs celebrated the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place in October every year. The event, organized annually by the Women’s Committee, aims to raise awareness on breast cancer and to educate those concerned about the disease, i ...

October 28, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates “UAE Codes” with five events​Dubai Customs celebrates “UAE Codes” with five eventsAhmed Mahboob Musabih: Digital innovations enhance sustainable developmentIn conjunction with the Programming Day, Dubai Customs is organizing five events on digital innovation and the role pr ...

October 26, 2021

Mansoor bin Mohammed visits Dubai Customs to review its efforts in securing border crossing points​His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security, visited Dubai Customs to review its efforts and role in securing border crossing points.During his visit, His Highness ...

October 20, 2021

PCFC’s stall at GITEX receives high-level delegations ​PCFC’s stall at GITEX receives high-level delegations Visitors were enthralled by Smart Vehicles and Customs Submarine on display The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC)’s stand at GITEX Technology Week has hosted multiple dipl ...

October 19, 2021

Dubai Customs inks e-commerce cooperation deals with DAFZA & Dubai South​In alignment with Dubai’s ecommerce strategy objectives aiming to position the emirate as a global logistics hub for cross-border e-commerce operations, Dubai Customs  has signed cooperation framework agreements  on the sidelines of Gitex ...

October 18, 2021

Dubai Customs rolls out I-Box for keeping passengers’ valuable goods​On the inaugural day of Gitex Technology 2021, Dubai Customs launched I-Box smart lockers for storing commercial items or valuable cargo carried on by inbound transit passengers. The initiative enables travelers to keep their valuable goods in the a ...

October 14, 2021

Dubai Customs among top five workplaces for women in the Gulf​Dubai Customs ranked among top five workplaces for women in the Gulf by Great place to Work organization, after heated competition with 450 public and private organizations. The annual benchmarking study assesses the level of credibility, respe ...

October 12, 2021

Dubai Customs participates in Gitex Technology with 8 projects​Under the slogan “Safe and Sustainable Digital Trade”, Dubai Customs takes part in Gitex Technology this year with eight leading projects. From its stand number S3-B1 at Sheikh Saeed Hall3, the Government Department will highlight its latest service ...

October 09, 2021

Dubai Customs shares experience with Senegal’s delegation​Dubai Customs received a delegation from Senegal headed by H.E. Abdul Rahman Diyay, Director General of Senegal’s Customs. The visit aimed at learning about Dubai Customs business model and latest practices followed by Dubai Customs in processing tr ...

October 07, 2021

Dubai Customs tops IdeasUK and IdeasAmerica’s indexes 2021​In conjunction with the launch of EXPO2020 Dubai, Dubai Customs achieved another feat and topped the IdeasUK Platinum Index obtaining 12 platinum accreditations, including 9 accreditations with full mark; unprecedented achievement at the public and ...

September 30, 2021

Dubai Customs launches “Protecting our Children is our Responsibility” initiative in cooperation with Pioneer Auctions ​Dubai Customs’ Corporate Communication Department (CSR Section) launched “Protecting our Children is our Responsibility” initiative, as part of a wider campaign: “Al Furdah with you”, in conjunction with the return of students to face-to-face sc ...

September 29, 2021

IPR organizes awareness workshops for express shipping companies ​The IPR Department at Dubai Customs launched a series of awareness workshops under the patronage of Mansoor Al Malik, executive director for policies and legislation Division. The workshops were organized in coordination with the Brand Owners' ...

September 28, 2021

Dubai Customs shares experience with Sudan’s Darfur delegation​Dubai Customs received a delegation from Sudan’s Darfur region headed by GovernorMini Arko Minawi. The visit aimed at learning about Dubai Customs business model and latest practices followed by Dubai Customs in processing transactions and implement ...

September 27, 2021

Dubai Customs: 12.6k tons of goods valued AED948m cleared for EXPO​With EXPO2020 Dubai around the corner, Dubai Customs announced they completed 1,432 customs declarations for EXPO goods, with 12,600 tons of goods, that has a value of AED948 million, cleared especially for the grand event.Dubai Customs revealed the ...

September 26, 2021

Dubai Customs recycles 113,000 counterfeit items for 13 brands ​IPR Department at Dubai Customs recycled 113,000 counterfeit items for 13 brands, with a market value of AED750,000 as part of their efforts in combating piracy and supporting sustainable development. Recycling helps brand owners get rid of copied p ...

September 26, 2021

Dubai’s external trade surges 31% to AED722 billion in H1 2021​Dubai’s external trade surges 31% to AED722 billion in H1 2021Emirate’s exports grow 45% to reach AED109.8 billionHamdan bin Mohammed: Accelerated pace of external trade growth reflects Dubai’s growing global role in facilitating and streamlinin ...

September 19, 2021

Dubai Customs honors winners of 4th edition of Innovator Award​Dubai Customs organized a virtual ceremony to award the winners of the 4th edition of the Innovator Contest. It is one of the initiatives through which Dubai Customs aims to enhance the culture of creativity in the government workplace to fulfi ...

September 18, 2021

Dubai Customs completes 12.7m declarations in 8 months, heralds more growth in trade​Third Dubai Customs Consultative Council 2021Dubai Customs completes 12.7m declarations in 8 months, heralds more growth in tradeIn his quarterly meeting with the business groups in Dubai as part of the Dubai Customs Consultative Council, H.E. Ahmed ...

September 14, 2021

Dubai Customs delegation visits EXPO 2020, tours logistics operations room ​A delegation from Dubai Customs and Dubai Police (General Directorate of Drug Control) visited EXPO2020 site as part of collaboration and coordination between government entities.Dubai Customs plays a significant role to ensure this year’s edition o ...

September 12, 2021

Dubai Customs seizes 64 falcons hidden in a vegetable truck at Hatta Border Crossing ​Inspection Division at Dubai Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 64 live falcons into the country through Hatta Border Crossing. The illegitimate shipment, which violates the provisions of CITES ((the Convention on International Trade i ...

September 07, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes IPR awareness workshops for Al Hudaibia Elementary School students ​ As part of their plans and efforts to raise awareness around intellectual property, Dubai Customs’ IPR Department organized two workshops for 50 students from the Al Hudaibia Elementary School in the first week of September.The workshops highl ...

September 06, 2021

Dubai Customs ranked among top 10 Best Workplaces™ 2021 in the Middle East​ Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, ranks Dubai Customs among top 10 Best Workplaces in the Middle EastTM 2021. In the largest collection of employee experiences in the Middle East, thousands of employees from acro ...

September 01, 2021

Dubai Customs lists customs exemptions in Customs Passenger Guide ​Dubai Customs spares no effort to provide the best facilities and services to passengers coupled with advanced monitor and inspection systems to ensure safe and pleasant travel experience for all passengers. On Dubai Customs’ corporate website ...

August 29, 2021

Dubai Customs launches 6th edition of leadership development program for inspection managers​The Customs Leadership Development Center at Dubai Customs organized the Customs Leadership Development opening workshop for the 6th batch of the program in cooperation with the University of Dubai. The workshop targeted inspection managers, and too ...

August 28, 2021

Director General of Dubai Customs tours 3 customs centers to ensure best services delivered ​Director General of Dubai Customs tours 3 customs centers to ensure best services delivered Musabih: Client happiness is a priority During his unannounced inspection tour of three customs centers, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director G ...

August 27, 2021

Dubai Customs hosts discussion session on UAE Women’s Day​Director General of Dubai Customs, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih highlighted the leading role women play in the social and economic development in the UAE.“The UAE women’s journey in the advancement of the nations has turned into an example to follow d ...

August 21, 2021

Dubai Customs receives 43,000 innovative ideas for development​Dubai Customs’ efforts towards stimulating nnovation culminated in a new summit of generating quality ideas conducive to innovations that improve and take customs work to the next level. The total number of innovative ideas generated and submitted b ...

August 14, 2021

Dubai Customs introduces comprehensive guide on its customs services during EXPO2020 Dubai​Dubai Customs launched a comprehensive guide for all the services and facilities it provides to enable traders and businesses, which selected Dubai as their preferred investment destination, increase their trade and boost their revenues. The guide w ...

August 11, 2021

Dubai Customs discusses more trade with Indian Consulate ​Dubai Customs discusses more trade with Indian Consulate Dhs67b: Dubai trade with India in H1, 2021Dubai Customs enhances cooperation and coordination with the diplomatic missions in the country, in conjunction with Dubai’s preparations to ...

August 08, 2021

Dubai Customs’ transactions grow 53% to 11m in H1, 2020​Dubai showed quick recovery from the repercussions of Covid-19 in different economic sector thanks to the resilient strategies and plans the emirate followed in the face of the pandemic, and the dynamic and wise initiatives directed by His Highness ...

August 08, 2021

Dubai Customs inks agreement with Al Tadawi Healthcare Group to provide healthcare service to employees​ Within their quest to enhance the work environment making high quality healthcare more accessible by the employees, and to overcome the challenges posed by the spread of the pandemic, Dubai Customs signed an agreement with the Al Tadawi Health ...

August 07, 2021

Dubai Customs and CDA organize “Al Furdah Meeting” for senior citizens​Dubai Customs, represented by the Sports and Social Committee, organized “Al Furdah Meeting” with senior citizens as part of its social responsibilities and within its quest to please and cheer up senior citizens in the country. The event took place ...

August 03, 2021

Dubai trade with Korea makes AED3.238b in Q1, 2021​Director General of Dubai Customs receives Korean Consul GeneralDubai Customs enhances cooperation and coordination with the diplomatic missions in the country, in conjunction with Dubai’s preparations to host EXPO2020. Recently, H.E. Director ...

August 01, 2021

Dubai Customs launches Trader Export Report service to enhance compliance, abidance and revenues ​Within their continuous efforts to support trade activity in Dubai to help businesses overcome the challenges and boost their revenues, Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), launched the Trader Export Report servic ...

July 29, 2021

Dubai Customs completes 585,000 claim requests (10%+) in H1, 2021​Dubai Customs completed 585,000 claim requests during the first half of 2021, growing 10% compared to the same period in 2020, according to a recent report. Value of claims rendered to clients reached AED3.5billion, growing 6%. The Smart Claim ...

July 17, 2021

DUBAI CUSTOMS AND DP WORLD, UAE REGION INTRODUCE AUTOMATION OF EXIT/ENTRY CERTIFICATES​DUBAI CUSTOMS AND DP WORLD, UAE REGION INTRODUCE AUTOMATION OF EXIT/ENTRY CERTIFICATES The automation eliminates over 250,000 physical documents annually, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting Smart Dubai's Paperless Strategy Dub ...

July 15, 2021

Dubai Customs and the Emirates Intellectual Property Association discuss more cooperation in combating counterfeits​Dubai Customs continues to support efforts for protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights by strengthening cooperation and coordination with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA). HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director Ge ...

July 13, 2021

Open meetings to boost employee engagement at Dubai Customs ​To enhance employee engagement and internal communication, Dubai Customs’ Human Resources division, held “open meetings” for employees as part of a continuous and sustainable annual campaign to boost communication and engagement, as well as to answe ...

July 10, 2021

DubaiThe value of Dubai’s external pharmaceutical and medical supplies trade reached Dh6.8 billion for Q1 2021 recording a growth of 31% from Dh5.2 billion in the same period of 2020. Imports touched Dh5.3 billion, exports Dh590 million while exports ...

July 07, 2021

Dubai Customs completes 2nd phase of Innovation League 2021​Dubai Customs introduced the 1st Innovation League earlier this year to motivate employees and encourage them to compete and come up with creative ideas that can improve customs procedures and services. The tournament is aimed to promote competition ...

June 29, 2021

Dubai Customs launches IPR Movie Award among university students to encourage creativity and genuineness​With the aim of raising awareness around the importance of intellectual property rights and in conjunction with the national efforts, Dubai Customs launched its IPR Movie Award for private and public university students.The award will help entice an ...

June 26, 2021

Dubai Customs makes 398 drug seizures in Q1, 2021​Dubai Customs operates a solid and coherent strategy in combating the smuggling of prohibited and restricted materials to ensure safety and security of the society and prosperity and growth of the national economy consolidating the UAE’s standing as ...

June 23, 2021

Director General of Dubai Customs tours Terminal 1, DXB International Airport ahead of reopening ​H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs welcomed the step of re-opening Terminal 1- Dubai International Airport as of Thursday 24 June, and said it is an important step to accommodate the increasing number of flights and passen ...

June 23, 2021

Dubai Customs 2nd Forum for Combating Narcotics recommends enhanced partnership and exchange of data​Participants at the second Dubai Customs Forum for Combating Narcotics reaffirmed the importance of exchange of data, and to enhance cooperation and partnership between different parties and relevant authorities to achieve best results in combating ...

June 22, 2021

Dubai Customs highlights features of 2nd release of iDeclare Smart application​Dubai Customs highlights features of 2nd release of iDeclare Smart applicationIntegrated AI to recognize goods and specify customs dutiesH.E Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs said the challenges posed by the spread of Covid-19 ...

June 21, 2021

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 9.6kg of cocaine ​ In conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed annually on 26th June 2021, Dubai Customs has released the news of its latest drug seizure. Terminal 3 inspection officers seized around 9. ...

June 20, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes 2nd DCCC meeting with business groups amid high hopes of trade recovery and prosperity ​Dubai external trade is moving steadily toward more growth based on a number of success factors including Dubai’s outstanding capability, dynamism and agility in handling the pandemic crisis, and that, coupled with a safe and advanced infrastructure ...

June 19, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes second “International Day Against Drug Abuse” Forum ​In conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed annually on 26th June 2021 Dubai Customs is organizing the second Dubai Customs Forum virtually next Wednesday. This year’s edition will run ...

June 14, 2021

Dubai Customs showcases leading EXPO2020 initiativesDubai Customs showcased its leading smart initiatives for EXPO2020 during its participation in the Liaison Officer meeting for securing EXPO 2020. Dubai Police organized the event in cooperation with local strategic partners. Dubai Customs’ team deli ...

June 13, 2021

Dubai Customs engages stakeholders in updating new release of Client Happiness Charter​Within its commitment to achieve highest client happiness, Dubai Customs’ Client Happiness Department organized a number of virtual meetings with the clients and partners to engage them with the evaluation and reviewing of the new release of the Cli ...

June 12, 2021

Dubai’s non-oil external trade grows 10% to AED354 billion in Q1 2021​Dubai’s non-oil external trade grows 10% to AED354 billion in Q1 2021Hamdan bin Mohammed: Stimulus packages enabled external trade sector to recover and growSultan bin Sulayem: Shifting markets enhance Dubai’s role in global tradeDubai’s eco ...

June 07, 2021

Dubai Customs’ Jebel Ali Center completes 952k transactions in 1st four months of 2021, growing 71%​Dubai Customs’ Jebel Ali Center, which operates under the Sea Customs Center Management, completed 952,232 transactions between January and April 2021, growing 71% from 557,318 in the corresponding period in 2020. The value of goods in the four mont ...

June 05, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes 160 training workshops in Q1, 2021​Following Dubai Customs strategic plan in 2021, which aims to build competencies and enhance the skills and experience of its human resources, the Customs Training Center at Dubai Customs organized 160 training workshops in Q1, 2021. The training wo ...

June 02, 2021

Dubai Customs honors Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Center​​Within Dubai Customs’ efforts to enhance collaboration and partnership with other government departments and media establishments toward more quality and performance, Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih honored H.E. Abdallah Ham ...

May 31, 2021

Dubai wraps up a safe and successful 5th WCO Global AEO Conference​The three day 5th WCO Global AEO Conference, wrapped up successfully with recommendations from participants that were in line with the WCO’s theme for 2021, “Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience for a sustainable supply chain”. O ...

May 22, 2021

Dubai Customs and UAE Federal Customs Authority host trade and supply chain meeting 5th WCO Global AEO Conference​Dubai Customs is hosting the 5th WCO Global Authorized Economic Operator Conference in cooperation with the UAE Federal Customs Authority, to be held virtually over three days between 25 and 27 May 2021. The Conference will present an important foru ...

May 22, 2021

Ten buggies join Dubai Customs’ Siyaj to enhance inspectionFollowing its strategic plan 2021-2026 towards the leadership of safe customs internationally, Dubai Customs supported its Siyaj smart initiative with ten environmentally friendly buggies. Two of them will work for the K9 Unit to support with inspect ...

May 19, 2021

Dubai Customs thwarts entry of 17,280 counterfeit Vaseline packs, with AED400k street value​Dubai Customs’ Intelligence Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle a counterfeit petroleum jelly “Vaseline” shipment that contained 17,280 packs, with a street value of AED400, 000, with the help of the inspectors of Air Cargo Center Management a ...

May 11, 2021

Dubai Customs ready to receive visitors during Eid al Fitr Holiday​Dubai Customs announced they have already taken all precautionary measures to facilitate travel procedures for passengers visiting Dubai through Dubai Airports during the Eid al Fitr Holiday, especially from the Gulf States.To ensure safety and stre ...

May 10, 2021

Dubai Customs announces Eid al Fitr working hours ​Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid al Fitr holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay.Work will continue around the clock during Eid al Fitr Holiday at Deira w ...

May 08, 2021

Dubai concludes World Intellectual Property Day with awareness and SME supportive events ​Dubai Customs concluded its activities on the World Intellectual Property Day 2021 by organizing an event in cooperation with Al Mawakeb School titled “Al Mawakeb Innovates2” in which the Department judged and evaluated creative projects introduced ...

May 07, 2021

Dubai Customs enhances cooperation with trademark owners to protect intellectual property in post covid-19 era ​Dubai Customs’ IPR Department organized a virtual meeting with the trademark owners to discuss ways to boost cooperation between the two sides, and any future shared projects and initiatives. From Dubai Customs, Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director o ...

May 05, 2021

Dubai Customs’ IP protection efforts get the UAE off U.S. anti-counterfeiting Watch List ​The contributions of Dubai Customs toward protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights have significantly paved the way for a new UAE milestone. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), a US government agency, ...

May 04, 2021

GInI report: Dubai Customs Most Innovative Organization in the Middle East 2021​In a new recognition and an international testimony to Dubai Customs’ outstanding achievement in innovation and creativity, Dubai Customs topped the Middle East as the region’s (Most Creative Organization) in 2021, according to a  Global Innova ...

May 02, 2021

Dubai Customs confirms keenness to boost cooperation with federal government to develop foreign trade ​Visited by H.E. Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign TradeDubai Customs confirms keenness to boost cooperation with federal government to develop foreign trade Dubai – 02 May 2021: His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyo ...

April 30, 2021

Dubai Customs distributes 10,500 iftar meals to service workers and sailors in Ramadan  ​On the occasion of Zayed Humanitarian Day which falls on the 19th day of Ramadan every year, and in commemoration of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs distributed iftar meals to ...

April 27, 2021

Dubai Customs’ “Sufrat Al Jamark” to bring happiness to senior citizens​As part of their CSR commitments, Dubai Customs launched “Sufrat Al Jamarik (Customs Feast)” initiative in cooperation with the Community Development Authority to bring joy and happiness to senior citizens, and share Iftar meals and time with them. ...

April 27, 2021

Dubai Customs and British Customs organize virtual training on intercepting suspect cargos​To enhance cooperation with leading customs organizations and to improve practices, Dubai Customs arranged a training with the British Customs.The virtual training was conducted by the British border forces over two days and focused on intercepting, ...

April 26, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates SMEs and their rights on IP Day​Dubai Customs launched their initiatives on the World Intellectual Property Day 2021, marked annually on 26 April. This year, the Day shines a light on the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the economy, and how they can u ...

April 24, 2021

Dubai Customs deals with 4m bags, makes 204 seizures at airports in Q1​Dubai Customs works hard to ensure all passengers visiting Dubai enjoy an incredible airport experience that can really enhance their journey. The Passenger Operations Department plays an essential role in ensuring a streamlined passenger flow and a ...

April 22, 2021

Dubai Customs distributes Meer Ramadan to 3,500 needy families in 5 years​During the last five years (2017-2021), 3,500 underprivileged families in the UAE benefited from Dubai Customs Ramadan initiatives, which included the distribution of Meer Ramadan (essential foodstuff and commodities regularly needed during the holy ...

April 21, 2021

Dubai Customs recycles 134,000 counterfeit items for 42 brands, street value AED1.018m ​Dubai Customs recycled 134,000 counterfeit items for 42 brands, with a street value of AED1.018 million as part of their efforts in combating piracy and counterfeiting, and supporting sustainable development.Recycling counterfeit goods helps brand o ...

April 20, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates winners of Arab Ideas​Dubai Customs won three awards at Arab Ideas and UAE Ideas in Q1, 2021. The Big Vehicle Scanning System won the idea of the year title under technology category, and the Cross Border E-Commerce Platform under finance category. The third award w ...

April 19, 2021

Dubai Customs facilitates food trade in Ramadan​The Holy Month of Ramadan witnesses an increase in consumption of different foodstuffs. For this, Dubai Customs works hard to ensure a streamlined food trade during the Holy Month, and that everyone has access to high quality foodstuff. Following th ...

April 17, 2021

Dubai Customs completes 5m transactions in Q1, 2021, growing 20%​Dubai Customs completes 5m transactions in Q1, 2021, growing 20%99.6% of transactions completed online Dubai Customs completed 5 million transactions in Q1 this year, according to latest figures. This is equivalent to double the number of trans ...

April 16, 2021

Dubai Customs displays experience in developing creative services to Saudi Customs​Dubai Customs highlighted its experience in developing disruptive customs systems and services, in a virtual meeting with officials from the Saudi Customs. The meeting aimed at exchange of knowledge between the two customs departments, and expl ...

April 14, 2021

Dubai Customs launches Ramadan initiatives, themed (Ramadan; Blessed Days)​As part of their social responsibility and commitments, Dubai Customs launched its Ramadan annual campaign 2021 under the theme: Ramadan, Blessed Days. It consists of eight major social and charity initiatives that target different segments incl ...

April 13, 2021

Dubai Customs honors 22 female employees in Al Thuraya 2nd edition ​As part of Dubai Customs’ efforts in empowering women in customs sector and helping them gain efficient skills and experience, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs honored 22 female employees who won Al Thuraya Award in its ...

April 12, 2021

Dubai Customs broadcasts Jimruq program in Ramadan through Al Oula and Dubai Quran Radio ​To raise awareness around the pivotal role Dubai Customs play in facilitating global trade and protecting the society, and in celebration of the UAE Golden Jubilee, the Corporate Communication Department completed recording the radio program “Jimruq ...

April 10, 2021

Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches AED1.182 trillion in 2020​Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches AED1.182 trillion in 2020Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai has set an example for the world in dealing with both the economic and health repercussions of the pandemicSultan bin Sulayem: Dubai’s external trade ...

April 07, 2021

Dubai Customs donates 2,544 first aid items to Dubai Corporation Ambulance Services​As part of their efforts to serve humanitarian causes and the society, Dubai Customs’ Air Cargo Center Management donated 2,544 first aid items to the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services. The supplies are useful to help treat people with differ ...

April 07, 2021

 Dubai Customs: Dubai external trade with South Africa grows 17% to AED15.71b in 2020 ​Dubai Customs participates in South African seminar on agricultural products trade  Dubai Customs: Dubai external trade with South Africa grows 17% to AED15.71b in 2020 As part of its participation in the investment and trade semi ...

April 06, 2021

Dubai Customs’ Dry Ports and Textiles tops government customer service centers in Customs Happiness Survey in 2020 at 98.4%​Dubai Customs’ Dry Ports and Textiles center topped the service centers in the 2020 Dubai Customs Happiness Survey scoring 98.4%. The study included a survey of clients’ trends, a msytery shopper research and a community study conducted by the Dubai ...

April 04, 2021

Dubai Customs completes 752 declarations for EXPO 2020​Dubai Customs completes 752 declarations for EXPO 2020EXPO goods weigh 11.8k tonnes, value AED637m24 EXPO 2020 initiatives completedAl Maktoum Airport equipped with 13 new inspection machines to accelerate visitor trafficWith the start of the countd ...

March 31, 2021

Dubai Customs delegation eyes cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation​A delegation from Dubai Customs visited the labs of the Dubai Future Foundation. Khalifa Al Qama, Head of Dubai future Labs, received Mansoor AlMalik, Executive Director for Policies and Legislation, Dr. Abdullah Busnad, Executive Director of Custom ...

March 30, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes lecture titled “Reading & Tolerance”​Dubai Customs’ Corporate Communication Department organized an online lecture titled “Reading & Tolerance” in cooperation with the Dubai Arts and Culture Authority, delivered by Yasser Al Gergawi, Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Min ...

March 27, 2021

Dubai Customs colors logo with gold to celebrate UAE Golden Jubilee​Dubai Customs is to celebrate the UAE Golden Jubilee with a number of initiatives that reflect its commitment as an active player in the national development journey. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has declared 2021 as the ...

March 22, 2021

Banner of Happiness goes to Dubai Customs’ IPR Department ​Director General of Dubai Customs H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih presented the Banner of Happiness to the team of the Intellectual Property Department for attaining highest level of happiness (93%) on the Dubai Government happiness index 2020. Yous ...

March 21, 2021

Dubai Customs introduces strategic plan in 1Q DCCC 2021 meeting ​Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem: Covid-19 is behind, and Q1 growth figures this year are higher than Q1, 2019Mutual trade between Dubai and Israel reached AED1.7b, and we look for more trade and investment cooperationOur 1b investment in Dakar ref ...

March 21, 2021

Dubai Customs foils smuggling of 3kg of gold bars​ Dubai Customs foiled the smuggling of gold bars weighing three kilograms, which were in the possession of a traveler coming from an African country, after being suspected and trying to deceive the inspectors by transferring them to her friend' ...

March 19, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes Louvre Museum virtual tour ​As part of their activities in the National Month of Reading, Dubai Customs’ Corporate Communication Department organized a virtual tour to the Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi to its employees. More than 60 employees participated in the tour to the renowne ...

March 18, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes “Searching for Me” lecture ​Celebrating the month of reading, and following the directives of the UAE cabinet resolution, which announces March as the National Month of Reading, Dubai Customs’ Corporate Communication Department, in cooperation with the Customs Training Center, ...

March 17, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes lecture titled Courtesy in Life & Leadership​Dubai Customs organized a lecture titled “Courtesy in Life & Leadership” delivered by H.E. Eng. Azza Sulaiman, former member of the Federal National Council. The lecture is part of Dubai Customs’ activities and events in the National Month of Re ...

March 14, 2021

Dubai Customs certified Great Place to Work 2021​Director General of Dubai Customs H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received the “Great Place to Work” certificate, which puts Dubai Customs as the first customs organization to have received such certification. The certificate was given to Dubai Cust ...

March 14, 2021

Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 3 million Captagon pills ​Dubai Customs made a new major seizure of around 3 million captagon pills, which is the largest in 2021 so far. Inspection officers of the Sea Customs Center Management at Jebel Ali Port managed to thwart the illegal shipment thanks to coordination ...

March 10, 2021

Dubai Customs and JAFZA sign e-commerce cooperation agreement​Within their efforts to boost the role of Dubai and the UAE e-commerce on the global stage, Dubai Customs signed an agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) that enables JAFZA enjoy all the services and benefits Dubai Customs provides through its ...

March 09, 2021

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation in protecting intellectual property with American Consulate ​Within Dubai Customs’ efforts to enhance cooperation with the American diplomatic missions on protecting intellectual property rights, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs received an American delegation headed by H.E. Phili ...

March 08, 2021

Dubai Customs celebrates Women’s International Day​Celebrating the Women’s International Day, which is observed on 8th March annually, Dubai Customs organized an online event in the presence of Director General Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, and a number of Dubai Customs’ female employees. Musabih cong ...

March 01, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes 12 initiatives to celebrate Month of Reading ​Celebrating the Month of Reading, Dubai Customs organized 12 events and initiatives under the theme ‘Al Furdah Reads”, which target employees, clients and society at large with the aim of spreading the love of reading.  Every year, March is obs ...

February 27, 2021

Dubai Customs deals with 13.4 suitcases and 8.7m passengers in 2020​Dubai Customs plays an essential role in facilitating passenger and baggage traffic in general, with more efforts and measures taken during the spread of the pandemic. These extraordinary efforts stand behind the success of Dubai International Airpo ...

February 26, 2021

Dubai customs & Ministry of economy inaugurate second international innovation forum​ Within its efforts to spread a culture of innovation, and as part of its participation in the UAE Innovation Month (21-27 Feb), Dubai Customs inaugurated the 2nd International Innovation, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Economy and Dubai ...

February 24, 2021

Dubai Customs gives Dar Al Ber 14,000 copies of the Holy Quran, in 13 languages​As a part of its community based charity and religious activities, Dubai Customs gave 14,000 copies of the Holy Quran to the Dar Al Ber Society, translated into 13 languages to be distributed later during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Dubai Custom ...

February 24, 2021

Dubai Customs wins World CIO 200 Award​​Dubai Customs won the World CIO 200 Award in the latest edition of the Global CIO Forum, organized in Dubai with the presence of digital leaders, innovators and decision makers. The virtual World CIO Summit saw the participation of 26 countries and ...

February 24, 2021

Dubai Customs: Dubai’s trade with Kuwait touches AED8.52 billion in first half of 2020​Dubai Customs: Dubai’s trade with Kuwait touches AED8.52 billion in first half of 2020Statistics on mutual trade released by Dubai Customs on the occasion of Kuwait’s 60th National DayDubai Customs has been working to stimulate stronger trade an ...

February 23, 2021

Hatta Customs Center handled 966k tons of goods on board 75k trucks in 2020​During his visit to Hatta Customs Center, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, highlighted the important role the center played in supporting the supply chain and the import and export activity in the local market in 2020, ...

February 21, 2021

Dubai Customs launches 1st Innovation Tournament as part of UAE Innovation Month​​Dubai Customs launched its events for the UAE Innovation Month 2021 under the theme “Al Furdah Innovates”. There will be 39 new initiatives running from 21 to 27 February, which aim to promote Dubai Customs role in spreading the culture of innovati ...

February 17, 2021

Dubai Customs to take part in UAE Innovation Month with 39 initiatives ​Dubai Customs has 39 initiatives and events under the “Al Furdah Innovates 2021” that are ready to launch in the upcoming UAE Innovation Month in Dubai (21-27 Feb). The events will address all categories, so there will be 6 events for the clients, 9 ...

February 15, 2021

Dubai Customs launches vaccination campaign to its employees ​Dubai Customs, represented by the HR Department, launched a covid-19 vaccination campaign for its employees under the theme (Your Safety is our Safety) in cooperation with the Al Tadawi Medical Center. The Chinese Sinopharm vaccine targeted 60% of t ...

February 14, 2021

British Customs commends Dubai Customs’ professionalism​AED21.5b: trade between Dubai and UK in 2020The implementation of Brexit and the following consequences on trade, travel and security were the main highlights of the meeting that took place between Dubai Customs and its British counterpart.  ...

February 13, 2021

Dubai Customs, first Certified Agile government organization in the worldDubai Customs received Agile Organization Certification from the American Business Agility Institute (BAI), as the first agile government organization worldwide. The Government Department consolidated its position in agility by obtaining four-star ra ...

February 05, 2021

Dubai Customs discusses more trade cooperation with Germany ​HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs held a videoconferencing meeting with a German delegation headed by H.E. Holger Mahnicke, German Consul General to Dubai to discuss means of enhancing mutual economic cooperation and trade ...

February 03, 2021

Dubai Customs: AED5.4b Dubai trade with Indonesia in 2020 ​Dubai Customs: AED5.4b Dubai trade with Indonesia in 2020 Ahmed Mahboob Musabih discusses means to develop mutual trade with Indonesian ambassadorWithin its efforts to boost relationships with the diplomatic missions in the country, Dubai C ...

February 02, 2021

Chairman of DP World visits Dubai International Airport​Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: Dubai is a central hub for storing and distributing Covid-19 vaccineAhmed Mahboob Musabih: 13.6m items of luggage, 820 seizures in Dubai Airports in 2020iDeclare boosts Dubai airport’s reputation worldwideIn a visit ...

January 31, 2021

Dubai Customs wraps up successful 4th UAE Customs Week​Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: “UAE Customs Week” gained international reputation with the participation of WCOH.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs said the UAE Customs Week has gained global reputation with the active participa ...

January 30, 2021

Trade between Dubai and Israel reaches AED1 billion in five months​Mutual trade expected to grow to AED15 billion in the next few years, generating more than 15,000 jobsSultan bin Sulayem: Trade between the two sides will open many new investment and economic horizonsAhmed Mahboob Musabih: Promising prospec ...

January 28, 2021

Dubai Customs graduates 2nd batch of Customs Trainer Professional Trainer program​Dubai Customs organized an online graduation ceremony for eight employees, who have completed the Customs Trainer professional diploma, in the presence of HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and a number of directors and head ...

January 27, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes meeting with Dutch business delegation within UAE Customs Week​As part of the 4th UAE Customs Week activities, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs held a videoconferencing meeting with a Dutch delegation headed by H.E. Hans Sandee, Consul General for Netherlands to Dubai to discuss mea ...

January 26, 2021

Dubai Customs discusses youth’s role in tomorrow’s customs ​Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: We developed 237 new customs innovations in 2020 based on young employees’ innovative ideasSaeed Mohammed Al Nathari: Turning dialogue into a daily practice is a priority, and we organized 3,000 discussion panels that ...

January 25, 2021

Dubai Customs kicks off UAE Customs Week activities with WCO and FCA participationDubai Customs kicks off UAE Customs Week activities with WCO and FCA participationSultan bin Sulayem: Enhanced Customs work boosts Dubai's position as a regional and international hub for global trade and logisticsKunio Mikuriya: The UAE has ...

January 18, 2021

Dubai Customs organizes 20 awareness events in 4th UAE Customs Week ​Dubai Customs events in the 4th UAE Customs Week under the theme “Dubai Customs; Sustainable Operations” kick off on 24th to 28th January, in conjunction with the International Customs Day, which is celebrated on 26 January every year. The even ...

January 16, 2021

Dubai Customs completes 16 million transactions in 2020, a growth of 23 % from 2019​Number of customs declarations grew 30% in 2020 to 13.8 million from 10.6 million in 2019, an average of 1.1 million a monthGovernment of Dubai Media Office: Customs transactions recorded by Dubai Customs saw a significant rise of 23% to reach 1 ...

January 15, 2021

Dubai Customs launches Smart Tasks platform to support work from home systemDubai customs launched the Smart Tasks platform to support the work from home system in fulfilment of the commitments and objectives of the next fifty years, and to boost employees’ productivity. HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Cu ...

January 13, 2021

Dubai Customs gives certificate issuance authorization to registered Ducamz car dealers​HE Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation stated that Dubai has managed to contain the economic slowdown resulted from the spread of covid-19 pandemic and its negative effects o ...

January 09, 2021

Dubai Customs: Exceptional achievements in 2020 despite coronavirus challengesIn support of the UAE’s sustainable economic development, Dubai Customs has been able to meet the challenges of the global economic recession arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The year 2020 saw new pioneering achievements for Dubai Customs in ter ...

January 03, 2021

Dubai Customs’ Seyaj intercepts 76 kg of meth and hashish​Dubai Customs busted a major drug trafficking operation, seizing 76.31 kg of narcotics at Hamriya Port.  The Dh47.5 million worth of drugs comprising 30.15 kg of crystal meth and 46.16 kg of hashish were found skillfully stashed inside an ...

December 31, 2020

Dubai Customs honours long-serving employees ​In recognition of their long years in serving the Dubai Government and its vision, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World Group and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has honoured 40 team members who have been inst ...

December 28, 2020

Dubai Customs gets GInI Innovation Lab Accreditation​The Dubai Customs’ Future Center for Research and Development has received Accredited Innovation Lab (AInL) certification from the US-based Global Innovation Institute (GInI). The organization is now the first Customs administration in the worl ...

December 27, 2020

Dubai Customs develops inspection managers’ competencies ​As part of its efforts to develop the managerial skills of customs inspection managers, the HR Division in cooperation with the Customs Inspection Division at Dubai Customs organized a workshop. Dr. Abdullah Busnad, Executive Director of Customs Ins ...

December 21, 2020

Dubai Customs organizes 665 training programs in 9 months ​Customs Training Center at Dubai Customs organized 665 training sessions in the first 9 months of 2020, including 609 sessions on the digital platforms during the pandemic. These training workshops and programs targeted 3,348 employees from dif ...

December 20, 2020

Dubai Customs 4th Consultative Council Meeting convenes in optimistic atmosphere, with expectations of quick recovery​Dubai Customs organized its 4th Consultative Council Meeting 2020 through video conferencing in an optimistic atmosphere for the quick recovery Dubai has made from the coronavirus pandemic. HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs ...

December 15, 2020

Dubai trade with Bahrain skyrockets 170% in ten years​Dubai Customs released Dubai external trade with Bahrain figures on the occasion of the National Day of Bahrain, which falls on 16 December.Trade grew 170% in ten years (2010-2019) to reach Dh16.37b in 2019 compared to Dh6b in 2010. In the first hal ...

December 12, 2020

Dubai Customs displays innovation experience to other government entities​The Innovation Center, which runs under Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department at Dubai Customs, displayed Dubai Customs’ outstanding experience in developing innovations in front of innovation teams from the Land Department, Abu Dhabi Municip ...

December 10, 2020

Dubai Customs honors winners of Al Furdah Datathon (Open Data Challenge) at Gitex 2020Dubai Customs awarded the winners of the Al Furdah Datathon (the open data challenge) on the sidelines of the Gitex Week 2020. The competition, which Dubai Customs launched concurrently with the exhibition, involved different segments of society who ...

December 10, 2020

Dubai Customs showcases information security experience in GISEC​Dubai Customs showcased its experience in dealing with cyber security challenges during the pandemic, in the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC), which is co-located with GITEX 2020 (Middle East, North Africa & South Asia's big ...

December 09, 2020

E-Commerce sales to rise to Dh100b by 2022​ Dubai Customs plays a major role in supporting Dubai strategy, which sees Dubai as the world’s capital of the new economy. This is done through reinforcing the companies of the future economy such as the e-commerce companies by facilitating tr ...

December 07, 2020

Dubai Customs participates in Gitex 2020 with 12 innovative projects​Dubai Customs takes part in Gitex Technology Week 2020, which kicks off today, with 12 innovative blockchain and AI based projects, along with the most advanced inspection equipment. The Government Department invited its strategic partners, clients ...

December 07, 2020

Dubai Customs displays eight advanced technological projects at Gitex 2020​HE Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation visited Gitex Technology exhibition and toured the Dubai Customs pavilion in the presence of HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General ...

December 05, 2020

Dubai Customs to display smart systems and platforms at Gitex 2020Under the theme “We Innovate for a Sustainable Economy”, Dubai Customs is taking part in Gitex Technology Week 2020, which will be held at Dubai World Trade Center from 6 to 10 December 2020.At S2-A1 stand, Sheikh Saeed Hall, Dubai Customs will displ ...

December 01, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates 49th National Day with record growth in Dubai external trade and customs transactions ​Ahead of the UAE 49th National Day celebrations, Dubai Customs released trade figures, which reflected the significant role the oldest government department played in developing and enhancing Dubai and the national economy through the years. Dubai n ...

November 30, 2020

Dubai Customs honors winners of ‘Al Furdah Falcons Award’ ​ Dubai Customs today held a ceremony to honor the winners of Al Furdah Falcons Award, in recognition of the outstanding efforts of the frontline heroes and the staff who worked efficiently from home during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

November 28, 2020

Dubai signals accelerating pace of recovery with 24.5% rise in customs transactions in first nine months of 2020​Dubai is well on track to register a rapid recovery from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic with customs transactions rising by 24.5% over the first nine months of 2020. The sharp rise in transactions reflects the strength and resilience of ...

November 25, 2020

80% off Customs fines to ease burden on businesses amid pandemic  ​​As part of the economic stimulus package announced by the Government of Dubai to alleviate the burden on businesses and help them navigate the challenges of Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai Customs launched an initiative offering 80% discount on fines for ...

November 24, 2020

Dubai Customs seizes 662kg of narcotics​ Within its role of protecting the society and securing the borders, Dubai Customs foiled a drug smuggling operation, the biggest haul seized at the coastal borders. The seizure, carried out by the Creek and Deira Wharfage Customs Center, which ...

November 22, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Al Furdah Datathon challenge to boost data-driven innovation​As part of its endeavours to promote smart transformation towards the city of the future and foster the culture of data exchange, Dubai Customs announced the launch of its open data challenge Al Furdah Datathon to encourage creative minds to put for ...

November 21, 2020

Dubai Customs handles 688,000 duty refund claims, worth Dh4.6b, in 9 monthsDubai Customs has reported 688,201 duty refund transactions with a value of Dh4.6b completed in the first 9 months of 2020. The Smart Refund System helped toward this achievement by reducing customers’ time and cost, through simpler and more precise ...

November 19, 2020

Dubai Customs inks MoU with Tranguard to safeguard valuable cargo ​Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Transguard to provide security services of transport, guarding and storage of valuable cargo for passengers and customers. The services to be offered by the company under this agreement i ...

November 18, 2020

Dubai Customs: Dubai’s bilateral trade with Oman soars 8.4% to AED 37.9bn in 2019​Trade between the Sultanate of Oman, which is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner in the Gulf, and the emirate of Dubai jumped 8.4% to AED 37.85bn in 2019, compared to AED 34.9bn in 2018.The Dubai-Oman bilateral trade stood at AED 14.85bn from ...

November 16, 2020

Jebel Ali Customs Center carries out 1.8m customs transactions, 122 seizures in 1st ten months of 2020Dubai Customs has been steeping up efforts to enhance its customs centers’ readiness and develop their capacities to better protect society and facilitate trade. As part of the regular filed visits performed by the Dubai Customs senior management to ...

November 15, 2020

Dubai Customs geared up to receive GCC arrivals through Hatta border crossing  ​ Dubai Customs has announced its full readiness to receive GCC nationals arriving through Hatta border crossing, following the directives of the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Ide ...

November 14, 2020

Dubai Customs thwarts 16 body stuffing attempts at airports in 9 monthsDubai Customs, with their advanced inspection division and highly skilled inspection officers managed to thwart 16 body packing smuggling attempts at Dubai Airports in the first 9 months of 2020. This type of smuggling requires vigilance and advanced ...

November 11, 2020

Dubai Customs organizes 37 IPR awareness events in 1st nine months in 2020Within its diligent efforts to raise awareness around intellectual property rights, Dubai Customs organized 37 events between January and November 2020, which targeted 1,818 school students, government employees and customs inspectors.There are 327 n ...

November 07, 2020

Dubai Customs develops 32 disruptive innovations, bags 14 innovation awards in 2020​ With the end of the year around the corner, Dubai Customs celebrated 32 disruptive innovations developed throughout 2020. This has raised the number of innovations developed by the government department between 2010 and 2020 to 237. Dubai Cust ...

November 04, 2020

Dubai Customs launches TAWAZUN Employee Assistance Program to boost staff welfareDubai Customs has introduced its Employee Assistance Program, TAWAZUN (balance), to improve staff welfare and happiness by offering them the necessary mental and psychological health care. The program comes amid the coronavirus pandemic to help allev ...

November 03, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day​ Dubai Customs celebrated today the Flag Day today Tuesday, which is marked every year on 3rd November, with a flag raising ceremony at its headquarters to mark the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's ascension to t ...

November 01, 2020

Dubai Customs completes 77,200 transactions in Al Hamriya, Deira Wharfage and Port Rashid in 10 months ​ Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih made a field tour of the customs centers at Al Hamriya Port, Deira Wharfage and Port Rashid. Accompanied by members of the senior management in Dubai Custom, Musabih met with the employee ...

October 31, 2020

Dubai Customs discusses future inspection solutions with manufacturers​To enhance its security competency in in section, Dubai Customs, represented by the Technical Support Department, held a meeting with inspection system manufacturers to discuss future solutions and latest advancements in the field. Technical Support ...

October 31, 2020

Dubai Customs wins ‘Best PMO in the world 2020’ award from PMO Global AllianceDubai Customs has been named the ‘Best PMO in the World 2020’ at the PMO Global Awards organised by the PMO Global Alliance, the leading global community of project management professionals. The award recognises the consistent international standards ...

October 30, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates World Food Day​Dubai Customs celebrated the World Food Day, which is celebrated every year worldwide on 16th October to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.A number of activities and functions were o ...

October 29, 2020

Jebel Ali Customs Center completes 1.828m transactions in 8 months in 2020Jebel Ali Customs Center, part of Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Management, completed 1.828m transactions between January and August 2020 as part of the leading customs organization’s efforts in facilitating global trade and protecting the society from ...

October 27, 2020

Dubai Customs received 516 reports on customs violations through Rafed in 9 months Dubai Customs received 516 intelligence calls and reports through Rafed channels in the first 9 months of 2020 (95 reports in Q1, 175 in Q2, and 246 in Q3).Rafed is a leading service at the government and customs department level worldwide. It is an ...

October 26, 2020

Dubai Customs organizes discussion session: (Dubai and Global Trade: Challenges and Opportunities)​Dubai Customs’ Statistics section- Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department held a discussion session titled (Dubai and Global Trade: Challenges and Opportunities) in cooperation with Al Marifa (Knowledge) Company.The discussion highlighted ...

October 25, 2020

Dubai Customs discusses more trade cooperation with Switzerland ​HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs held a videoconferencing meeting with a Swiss delegation headed by HE Frank Eggmann, Swiss Consul General to Dubai to discuss means of enhancing mutual economic cooperation and trade betwee ...

October 23, 2020

Dubai Customs launches month-long breast awareness campaignIn conjunction with the breast cancer awareness month, and as part of its social commitment, Dubai Customs, represented by the Women’s Committee, launched an awareness campaign titled “You Have the Power”.The campaign introduced a number of health aw ...

October 21, 2020

Dubai Customs solves 170 IPR disputes in 9 months in 2020​Dubai Customs solved 170 intellectual property disputes between January and September 2020 including 109 disputes between April and September, which was marred with the spread of the Covid-19 and lockdowns locally and internationally.This reflects t ...

October 20, 2020

Jebel Ali Customs Center makes 103 seizures and 104,700 inspection operations in 8 months Jebel Ali Customs Center, part of Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Centers Management, thwarted 103 smuggling attempts in the first 8 months of 2020 (Jan-Aug).  A total of 104,074 inspection operations were done and 144,025 containers were scanned in ...

October 19, 2020

Dubai Customs supports economic decision making with 2,134 trade statistical reports in first 9 months​On the World Statistics Day, which is celebrated around the globe on 20 October 2020 under the theme “Connecting the world with data we can trust”, Dubai Customs revealed that it has generated 2,134 statistical reports on Dubai’s foreign trade durin ...

October 17, 2020

Advanced online channels help reduce Dubai Customs’ customer services centers  ​ Dubai Customs made another success story- thanks to the fruitful cooperation with its clients and strategic partners- as it raised the percentage of online services to 99.3%, completing 7.2m transactions during H1, 2020, growing 38.5% compared ...

October 14, 2020

Dubai Customs wins 7 Ideas America Awards 2020Dubai Customs bagged 7 new Ideas America Awards that crowned their many successes in 2020. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs honored the winners in a virtual honoring ceremony.The Government Department deserved these awards in ...

October 13, 2020

Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches AED551 billion in H1 2020 Dubai recorded AED551 billion worth of non-oil external trade in the first half of 2020. The emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown on its trading sector reflects its exceptional logistics infr ...

October 05, 2020

AEO customs transactions make 61% of Dubai Customs activity in H1, 2020​Figures released by Dubai Customs showed that customs transactions done through the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) reached 4.4m constituting 61% of the total number of transactions (7.2m) in H1, 2020. The leading program has played an impor ...

October 01, 2020

Dh3.5b: Dubai external coffee trade in 10 years​Statistics released by Dubai Customs revealed that Dubai external trade in coffee made Dh3.5b in the last ten years. Dubai is a central logistic hub that links markets in the Middle East and Europe with coffee manufacturing countries such as Ethiopi ...

October 01, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates International Elderly Day​As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Dubai Customs organized a video gathering for the employees of the Government Department with a number of elderly people in cooperation with the Community Development Authority. The meetin ...

September 25, 2020

Dubai Customs completes 85 CSR initiatives in 9 months​Within its efforts to excel in the CSR field and overcome challenges of covid-19, Dubai Customs completed 85 social initiatives that benefited more than 32,000 people. For this, Dubai Customs recruited its resources and potential to ensure its ...

September 23, 2020

Mutual trade between Dubai and Saudi makes Dh0.5tril in 10 years ​HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs said the non-oil trade between Dubai and Saudi Arabia amounted to half a trillion UAE dirhams in the last ten years (2010-2020), which makes the Kingdom Dubai’s biggest Arab trade partner a ...

September 22, 2020

Dubai Customs: Dh67b airborne gold and diamonds trade from 1st March to 30th June ​Dubai non-oil trade continued its growth against the current crisis. Being a hub for gold and diamond trading and making, Dubai made Dh67.1b (601.4) from gold and diamond air-cargo trade between March and the end of June 2020. Statistics releas ...

September 20, 2020

Dubai Customs discusses corona updates and more trade cooperation with Finland ​In a video conferencing meeting, HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs discussed with his Finnish counterpart Hannu Mäkinen, Director-General of Finnish Customs the latest updates about the spread of the coronavirus and the pro ...

September 17, 2020

Dubai Customs’ transactions grow 38% to 7m in H1, 2020​Dubai’s economy continued its exceptional performance despite headwinds from a slowdown in global economic growth due to the coronavirus pandemic. Number of customs transactions completed by Dubai Customs skyrocketed 38.5% in the first 6 months of 2 ...

September 15, 2020

Dubai Customs recycles counterfeit pieces for 46 international brands, valued Dh3.2m ​Dubai Customs held a video meeting with the French and the US diplomatic missions in Dubai to foster means of cooperation and join forces in protecting intellectual property rights and preventing counterfeit products. The meeting discussed best ways ...

August 30, 2020

Dubai Customs organizes two auctions, with Dh220 revenues​Dubai Customs organized last Thursday two auctions that made Dh220,000 or revenues. Dnata auction generated Dh135,000 and clearance companies’ auction made Dh85,000. The two auctions were organzed the same day at the Cargo Village amid strict p ...

August 27, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates Emirati Women’s Day​Dubai Customs celebrated the Emirati Women’s Day, which is marked on 28th August every year, under the theme "Preparing for the next 50 years: women are the support of the nation". The event took place through a video conference with t ...

August 25, 2020

Dubai Customs organizes public auction at Cargo Village next Thursday​Air Cargo Center Management at Dubai Customs is organizing the first public auction since the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The auction will take place among strict precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of participants.  ...

August 24, 2020

Covid-19 response: Dubai Customs ensures supply chain continuity during pandemic​Dubai Customs has played a pivotal role in ensuring the continuity of global and local supply chains amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Customs inspection and clearance operations at sea, air and land entry-points have been running around the clock to ensu ...

August 20, 2020

Dubai Customs virtual summer training program qualifies 1,179 students for job market​Dubai Customs concluded the summer training program 2020 which targeted secondary school students (grades 11 and 12), and saw the participation of 1,179 students during July 5 to 30. The online practical and vocational training program was organized ...

August 19, 2020

Dubai Customs handles 10m bags, carries out 472 seizures at Dubai airports in H1 ​Dubai Customs Passenger Operations Department revealed that it has handled 10.2 million pieces of baggage for 5 million passengers through 44,358 Dubai-bound flights during the first half of this year. In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the ...

August 18, 2020

Dubai Customs wins 2020 Asia-Pacific PMO of the Year, qualifies for World Award Final​Dubai Customs has been named 2020 Asia-Pacific PMO of the Year in the PMO Global Awards competition organized by PMO Global Alliance, a global community of professionals in project management, which has more than 10,000 members in over 100 countries ...

August 17, 2020

Dubai​Dubai Customs reported a 23% growth in the value of Dubai's foreign trade of sterilizers and disinfectants, which reached AED 70 million during the first half of this year, compared to AED 56.8 million in the corresponding period last year. Las ...

August 13, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Customs Horizons initiative to educate customers on valuation​As part of Dubai Customs’ keenness to educate customers and introduce them to the processes being followed in determining customs value in accordance with the global standards and practices and relevant international agreements, the Customs Valuatio ...

August 11, 2020

Dubai Customs educates staff through Positivity Platforms initiative ​Dubai Customs has introduced Positivity Platforms initiative in a bid to educate and raise its staff’s awareness during the coronavirus pandemic. The move comes as part of the organization’s steadfast commitment towards human resources developm ...

August 06, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Siyaj (Fence) Initiative to foster border security, facilitate trade​ As part of their relentless efforts to protect the society and secure Dubai’s ports, Dubai Customs launched Siyaj (Fence) initiative: the first integrated control 24/7 system in the world. The new system is based on a number of sophisticat ...

July 30, 2020

Dubai Customs announces official working timings during Eid Al Adha ​Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay. Work will be round-the-clock at inspection sections of Jebel Ali Cu ...

July 29, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Al Furdah Falcons Award to recognize frontline heroesIn recognition of the recognizable efforts of the frontline heroes and the employees who worked efficiently from home during the spread of the pandemic, Dubai Customs launched Al Furdah Falcons Award. The ceremony took place online under the patronag ...

July 26, 2020

Dubai Customs completes 452,300 insurance refund requests, valued Dh3.2b in H1 2020​According to latest statistics of Refund and Maqasa Department at Dubai Customs, 452,300 insurance refund requests with a value of Dh 3.2b have been completed in H1 2020. The smart Insurance Refund Portal helps clients submit their claims 24/7, whic ...

July 24, 2020

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 1.3kg of crystal meth ​An Asian passenger thought he could easily smuggle narcotics into Dubai with the resumption of flights after a period of lockdown due to the spread of the Covic-19 pandemic. He thought the streamlined procedures taken by the airport inspection ...

July 24, 2020

Dubai Customs graduates 5th batch of leadership program​Within its efforts to develop the skills of its employees and qualify them to lead the future, Dubai Customs graduated the 5th batch of its prospective leaders. The training program was conducted in cooperation with Biz Group and was endorsed by the ...

July 22, 2020

Dubai Customs inks MoU with DIFC to support investors, facilitate export and import activities​In line with the directives of the Dubai government to support investors and reduce financial burdens on them, Dubai Customs signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to enhance joint relatio ...

July 21, 2020

Dubai Customs continues efforts to help bolster emirate’s food trade ​Dubai Customs announced today that the emirate’s external food trade volumes in the first half of the year totalled 9 million tonnes, representing a value of AED32 billion. According to the latest trade statistics, Dubai’s food imports touched AED22 ...

July 18, 2020

Dubai Customs completes final phases of inspection electronic competency program ​Within its efforts to enhance ongoing and sustainable development of the competencies of its employees, the HR Department at Dubai Customs completed the inspectors’ final phases of the evaluation program (electronic competency program) which saw the ...

July 16, 2020

Dubai Customs launches transit trade guide to keep up with progress of Dubai Silk Road Strategy​Within its efforts to enhance Dubai’s leading position as a central hub for regional and global transit trade, Dubai Customs launched a guide on transit trade. The guide, prepared by the Tariff and Origin Department, outlines all the procedures ...

July 15, 2020

Dubai Customs and Italy discuss better cooperation, best practices in fighting covid-19​Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih continued his virtual meetings with directors of customs departments around the world to develop means of cooperation in what has been a testing time for all. HE held a video meeting with ...

July 12, 2020

Dubai Customs’ 2nd Consultative Council discusses challenges and opportunities of post Covid-19 era​Director General of Dubai Customs, HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai will play a pivotal role in developing and progressing the e-commerce sector in the coming few years, and that the chances are very good for the UAE to become a central hub for e ...

July 10, 2020

Dubai Customs recycles 1,906 counterfeit items to protect society and environment ​IPR Department at Dubai Customs recycled 1,906 counterfeit items, with a market value of Dh188,000 as part of their efforts in combating piracy and supporting sustainable development. Recycling helps brand owners get rid of copied products without i ...

July 02, 2020

Dubai Customs launches personal radiation detector “Kashif” to alert against any over exposure​Within its efforts to provide for a healthy and safe environment for its staff, Dubai Customs launched the personal radiation detector “Kashif”. The new device will alert frontline inspection officers of any radiation over exposure. The safe an ...

July 01, 2020

Dubai Customs organizes regional interactive anti-drug workshop​Dubai Customs joined the world in celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking, which is observed on 26th June every year. The Government organization organized a regional interactive workshop under the auspices of HE ...

June 30, 2020

Dubai Customs’ Coastal Centers deals with 5,700 dhows and vessels in 5 months​Three customs centers (Hamriya, Creek and Deira Wharfage) at Dubai Customs have dealt with 5,700 traditional dhows and vessels in the last 5 months of 2020. The positive figures, during what has been a testing time, reflects a resilient economy ...

June 29, 2020

Dubai Customs resumes work at full capacity with strict precautionary measures ​Dubai Customs’ offices resumed work at 100% capacity with intensified precautionary measures to ensure safety from covid-19. This follows the government directives of gradual return to offices which Dubai Customs started from 14th June 2020. The las ...

June 28, 2020

Dubai Customs announces seizures of the year on International Day Against Drug Abuse​On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed on 26th June every year, Dubai Customs announced its seizures during the past months of the year. These included a seizure of 6.758kg of cocaine concealed in a su ...

June 21, 2020

Dubai Customs frontline heroes vow to continue selfless efforts ​His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council posted a video on his Instagram account expressing appreciation for the exceptional efforts of COVID-19 frontline workers.The ...

June 17, 2020

Dubai Customs seizes 58 counterfeit VALLOUREC oil and gas pipes​In a new success story of fighting fake products and protecting society and the environment from their hazards, Dubai Customs stopped an attempt to smuggle 58 counterfeit Vallourec oil and gas pipes into the country.The achievement is the fruit of f ...

June 15, 2020

Dubai’s economy continues exceptional performance despite pandemic​​95% increase in business registration applications Dubai’s economy continued its exceptional performance despite headwinds from a slowdown in global economic growth due to the coronavirus pandemic. Number of customs transactions completed by D ...

June 05, 2020

Dubai Customs inks MoU with Dubai Tourism to attract more international conferences​In a step to encourage growing business tourism in Dubai and promote its potential as a host city for major international conferences and meetings, Dubai Customs has signed a cooperation agreement with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketin ...

June 04, 2020

Dubai Customs honors 146 employees for their innovative ideas to fight covid-19​Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih honored 146 employees who gave viable ideas and suggestions to curb covid-19 pandemic. This comes within the Government Department’s efforts to motivate its employees keep an innovative spirit ...

June 02, 2020

Dubai Customs launches e-learning platform in cooperation with UNODC​In response to the current covid19 outbreak and in continuation of development of employees’ skills, Training Center at Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the e-learning platform GO LEARN. The pl ...

June 01, 2020

Dubai Customs cancels fines for late Customs Representative Card renewal/cancellation​Dubai Customs exempted companies from fines for late Customs Representative Card renewal/cancellation as of 5th May to 30th June 2020 as part of its efforts to facilitate trade and support businesses. This came in response to the directives of His H ...

May 28, 2020

Dubai Customs successfully carries out auditing during remote working Quality Assurance Section at Dubai Customs successfully audited a number of departments during the remote working period following the international standards. Auditing covered the Corporate Social Responsibility standard ISO6000, the Development and ...

May 22, 2020

Dubai Customs announces working hours during Eid Al-Fitr holiday ​Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay. Air customs centers at Dubai Cargo Village, Dubai Airport Free Zone ...

May 18, 2020

Dubai Customs and Norwegian counterpart convene by video conference on trade and covid19 ​Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Director of Norwegian Customs Yestin Premir held a video meeting to discuss the latest updates about the outbreak of Covid-19 and its negative impacts on economy and the global supply chain ...

May 15, 2020

Dubai Customs and Spanish counterpart convene by video conference on trade and covid19 ​Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Pilar Giradu Porigu Director of Spanish Customs held a video meeting to discuss the latest updates about the outbreak of Covid-19 and its negative impacts on economy and the global supply c ...

May 14, 2020

Dubai Customs completes stimulus package requirements​In response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in what is related to the stimulus package plan announced by Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai Sheikh Ham ...

May 12, 2020

Dubai Customs and Saudi counterpart discuss more mutual trade during outbreak​Dubai Customs and Saudi Customs agreed on more mutual trade cooperation between Dubai and Saudi Arabia, and arrangements for better communication between work teams to exchange ideas and expertise and develop customs procedures in response to the co ...

May 09, 2020

Dubai Customs: 266 new ideas to overcome 79 customs challenges due to coronavirus​Dubai Customs works diligently as part of the national efforts to contain and curb the outbreak of Covid-19 in fulfillment of the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, a ...

May 09, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Safe Station and Mobile Disinfection Device to curb coronavirus​Within its efforts to sustain a healthy and virus free workplace, Administrative Affairs Department at Dubai Customs launched two devices; Safe Station and Mobile Disinfection Device.The initiative is part of Dubai Customs preparations for the 30% e ...

May 07, 2020

Dubai Customs convenes quarterly Consultative Council by video conference Business and trade groups in Dubai highly praised the stimulus package launched by Dubai government in support of companies and the business sector during the coronavirus crisis.During the first Customs Consultative Council (DCCC) meeting 2020, organ ...

May 05, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Aman Platform​Within its efforts to enhance cyber security towards a more sustainable economy in Dubai, Dubai Customs launched Aman (safety) Platform, which operates in line with Dubai cybersecurity strategy.  The new platform will help raise awareness ...

May 02, 2020

Dubai Customs pushes shipping against tide of coronavirusDubai Customs continues its recognizable role in facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing the national economy and supporting the national efforts against the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. In Q1,2020, around 24.314m tons of goods ...

April 28, 2020

Dubai Customs and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China convene by video conference to discuss Covid-19 updates Dubai Customs and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China convened by a video conference organized by the Chinese Consulate to discuss and exchange knowledge about the coronavirus outbreak. HE Li Xuhang, Chinese Consul General to Dubai welco ...

April 26, 2020

Dubai Customs resolves 61 IPR disputes, valued Dh8.2m in Q1 2020​  Dubai Customs plays a pivotal role in combating counterfeiting and securing society and trademark owners from the hazards of counterfeited products.Dubai Customs raises public awareness and takes any IP violations very seriously being a ...

April 18, 2020

Dubai Customs enhances streamlined trade of pharmaceutical and medical supplies​Dubai Customs has put more efforts to ensure facilitated and streamlined passage of medical supplies and pharmaceutical products in this hard time in which the whole world sees a vicious outbreak of the Covid-19. Making available of local, regional ...

April 15, 2020

Dubai Customs: Dh11b is Dubai trade in foodstuff in Q1, 2020, and food security is a priority​Foodstuff trade in Dubai runs smoothly as planned by the authorities thanks to a number of additional steps and measures taken by Dubai Customs in support of food security in the UAE. Dubai Customs has put in place all necessary arrangements and req ...

April 12, 2020

Customs transactions in Dubai skyrocket 60% to 4m in Q1, 2020​Against all odds and despite the many challenges and hurdles facing the world market due to the outbreak of Covid-19, customs transactions in Dubai skyrocketed 60% to reach 4 million in Q1, 2020, from 2.5 million in the corresponding quarter last ye ...

April 08, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Customs Inspector Safe Passage in response to Covid-19​Dubai Customs’ Administrative Affairs Department designed a mobile safe passage for the safety and security of its inspection officers. This comes in line with the health guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other health authorities in th ...

April 07, 2020

Dubai Customs inspectors work 24/7 to ensure continuity of trade ​ Inspectors of Dubai Customs work around the clock at the front lines to ensure full support to the word’s supply chain and to facilitate trade during the outbreak of Covid-19 period. Strict precautionary measures have been taken to ensure ...

April 05, 2020

Dubai Customs launches new release of Client Happiness Charter ​Dubai Customs launched a new release of its Client Happiness Charter in line with ISO 10001:2007 (Quality Management-Customs Satisfaction) and following the best practices in this regard.The higher management, employees and clients were all invo ...

April 05, 2020

Dubai Customs trains employees during remote working ​Dubai Customs started training their employees on remote working using the Linkedin platform following the directives of the government authorities in this regard. There are more than 10,000 training courses on Linkedin and 35 new courses are being ...

April 04, 2020

Jebel Ali Customs Center provides customs clearance service to clients through smart services  To help with the containment of the coronavirus outbreak, Dubai Customs boosted its centers’ preparedness to provide all services to companies and complete transactions online. Companies can enjoy smart services of Dubai Customs to benefit from ...

March 30, 2020

Dubai Customs uses latest technologies for work-from-home scheme​Following the Government directives and guidelines, Dubai Customs started a work-from- home scheme for its departments and sections from the beginning of March.This was made possible thanks to smart systems and advanced technologies in place that he ...

March 26, 2020

Dubai Customs Receives Endorsements for 5 Innovations from the Global Innovation Institute​In an unprecedented achievement, Dubai Customs received endorsements from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) for 5 innovations in Customs domain. Four innovations were endorsed at the Tier 3 (the highest level) as transformational innovation tha ...

March 19, 2020

Director General of Dubai Customs hails precautionary procedures at Al Maktoum International Airport​As part of his regular tours of inspection to different customs centers and departments, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs visited Al Maktoum International Airport. He applauded the advanced procedures taken to detect coronavi ...

March 18, 2020

Building sterilization and occupational safety programs for Dubai Customs inspectors​Following the resolutions and guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai Customs took a number of precautionary and preventive procedures including sterilization of its customs centers and buildings. The occupational safety meas ...

March 17, 2020

Dubai Customs bags 3 enterprise architecture awards from ICMG​Dubai Customs won three notable awards in enterprise architecture from ICMG at Enterprise, Digital and IT Architecture Excellence Awards 2019. The first award was for excellence in enterprise business development, the second was bagged by Juma ...

March 16, 2020

Dubai Customs recycles 48,000 counterfeit items in 1Q 2020IPR Department at Dubai Customs destroyed 48,000 counterfeit items (Michael Kors and Apple) as part of their efforts in combating piracy and supporting sustainable development. Destruction of the items is followed by a recycling process which helps b ...

March 10, 2020

AEO Conference to run next February in conjunction with EXPO 2020​To ensure the success of the 5th edition of the WCO Global AEO Conference, and in view of the prevailing global circumstances, Dubai Customs and the UAE Federal Customs Authority proposed to the WCO to postpone the Conference that was planned from 1 ...

March 09, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates International Women’s DayDubai Customs’ Women’s Committee celebrated, the International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March. The event was attended by Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive Director of Customer Management Division, heads of departments and a number of female empl ...

March 08, 2020

Dubai Customs dealt with 20.44m items of luggage onboard 88,000 flights at Terminal 3 in 2019 ​Statistics released by Dubai Customs showed that Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department has dealt with 20.44 million passengers’ items of luggage on board 88,000 flights arriving into Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport in 2019. They als ...

March 05, 2020

Dubai Customs develops world platform for best practices and AEO mutual recognition agreements​The World Customs Organization has approved Dubai Customs’ initiative of launching an international platform for the best practices and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition agreements among AEO members. Dubai Customs will lead ...

March 03, 2020

Dubai Customs honors 1st International Innovation Forum’s innovators The initiatives and activities launched by Dubai Customs during the UAE Innovation month received much attention and recognition from different parties. The First Innovation Forum, organized by Dubai Customs in cooperation with the Ministry of E ...

March 01, 2020

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade rises 6% in 2019 to reach AED1.37 trillion​Dubai saw remarkable external trade growth in 2019, spurred by its efforts to achieve its 2025 trade target of AED2 trillion. Non-oil external trade last year grew 19% in volume from 91 million tons in 2018 to reach 109 million tons in 2019. Re-expo ...

February 27, 2020

Dubai Customs honors winners of Innovator’s Award in UAE Innovation Month​Dubai Customs organized a ceremony to celebrate the winners of the Innovator’s Award as part of the events organized by the government department in the UAE Innovation Month. The ceremony was attended by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General ...

February 26, 2020

Dubai Customs transactions grow 44% in 5 years to 13m Number of customs transactions completed by Dubai Customs has grown to a record 44% in 5 years (2015-2019) to 13 million at the end of 2019 from 8.9 million in 2015. The growth reflects a robust national economy and the pivotal role Dubai plays ...

February 23, 2020

First International Innovation Forum kicks off (Sunday 23 Feb 2020) ​The activities of the First International Innovation Forum kick off Sunday 23 February 2020 and continues until 27th February.The event is organized by Dubai Customs and the Ministry of Economy as part of the UAE Innovation Month activities. It is t ...

February 20, 2020

205 disruptive innovations led Dubai Customs to bag 110 notable awards between 2012 and 2019​Dubai Customs achieved 44 innovations last year to raise the total number of innovations between 2012 and 2019 to 205 breakthrough innovations. Thanks to this, the oldest government department in Dubai bagged 110 awards including 94 global awards an ...

February 19, 2020

Jebel Ali Centers completed 3.147m customs transactions, made 163 seizures in 2019 ​Jebel Ali Customs Centers Management completed around 3.147 million customs transactions and made 163 seizures in 2019. The strategic customs management, which performs all customs operations in Jebel Ali Port; the largest marine terminal in th ...

February 18, 2020

Dubai trade in foodstuff oversteps Dh86b in 2019​Recent figures released by Dubai Customs in conjunction with the Gulfood 2020 Exhibition showed a 3% growth in Dubai foodstuff external trade in 2019 to Dh86.2b compared to Dh84b in 2018. Exports grew 15.3% to Dh16.94b from Dh14.69b in 2018, re-expo ...

February 17, 2020

Dubai Customs discusses more mutual cooperation with Algerian Ambassador ​Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received in his office His Excellency Farouq Abdul Karim Tawahria, Ambassador of Algeria to UAE. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Algeria and the UAE especially in bilat ...

February 16, 2020

Dubai Customs graduates 1st batch of “Dubai Customs Leaders” program​“Dubai Customs Leaders” training program graduated the first batch of employees who joined the program to develop their leadership competencies and gain learning and skills on how to overcome current and future challenges. The program, which Du ...

February 09, 2020

Dubai Customs launches official page on Linkedin​Dubai Customs launched its official page on Linkedin to connect with clients, employees, and the LinkedIn community.Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih launched the organization’s page on the globally recognized professional platform wit ...

February 08, 2020

Dubai Customs fully prepared for UAE Innovation Month 2020​Dubai Customs is ready for the UAE Innovation Month 2020, which will see the oldest government department in Dubai raise awareness around its vital role in supporting the national economy, securing the borders and promoting Dubai as a global capital ...

February 06, 2020

Passenger Operations Department in Dubai Customs dealt with 45.6m items of luggage, mad 2,169 seizures in 2019​Released figures from Dubai Customs showed that the Passenger Operations Department dealt with 208,812 flights coming to Dubai carrying 45,622,549 items of luggage in 2019. The Department also made 337 customs and 1832 criminal seizures including 1, ...

February 05, 2020

Dubai Customs completes 6.2m transactions, 166.6 thousand inspection operations in Cargo Village in 2019 Air Customs Center Management, one of Dubai Customs’ centers, completed around 6.2 million customs transactions and made 715 seizures in 166,638 inspection operations in 2019.  In his recent visit to the Cargo Village Customs Center, which ...

February 03, 2020

Dubai Customs honors sponsors and participants in 3rd UAE Customs Week 2020​Dubai Customs concluded its eventful 3rd UAE Customs Week 2020 with a closing ceremony, organized mainly to award and thank sponsors and active participants in the Week’s events. The ceremony was attended by representatives of sponsors and partners ...

February 02, 2020

Director General of Dubai Customs tours Hatta Border Crossing ​Figures released by Dubai Customs showed the Hatta Border Crossing dealt with 3.6 million passengers, and 607,600 vehicles (111,300 trucks, 493,500 small cars and 2,800 coaches and buses) in 2019.During his evening tour to the Hatta Border Crossing, ...

February 01, 2020

Dubai Customs inks MoU with GInI for more cooperation in scientific research and innovation​Dubai Customs and the Global Innovation Institute GInI signed a memorandum of understanding under which the institute will support Dubai Customs in innovation and skill development. GInI will give Dubai Customs access to its innovation labs, e-libra ...

January 31, 2020

Dubai Customs signs MoU with Rochester Institute of Technology to develop employees’ skills ​Within its efforts to enhance ties of cooperation between government sector and private educational institutions in order to develop the employees’ skills, Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with Rochester Institute of Technology.The ...

January 30, 2020

Dubai Customs launches Cross Border e-Commerce platform​Dubai Customs officially launched its Cross Border e-Commerce platform as part of its organized activities in the 3rd UAE Customs Week 2020. The new blockchain based project is the first of its kind in the region and it aims to help the emirate ...

January 29, 2020

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 73 kg of crystal meth concealed in vehicle parts shipment​A team from Jebel Ali Customs Center in cooperation with the Customs Intelligence Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle 73 kg of crystal meth coming from a neighbouring country. The drugs were concealed inside vehicle spare parts, and altho ...

January 29, 2020

Dubai Customs and University of Dubai mark graduation of 1st batch of Supply Chain and Customs program​Dubai Customs celebrated the graduation of the first batch of its Supply Chain and Customs program, the first of its kind academic degree at local and regional Customs level. The program has been implemented in cooperation with University of Dubai.& ...

January 27, 2020

Dubai Customs celebrates International Customs Day and 3rd UAE Customs Week​Dubai Customs celebrated the International Customs Day and the 3rd UAE Customs Week today Sunday 26th January. With the theme “Dubai Customs: Driving Sustainability” the events of the 3rd UAE Customs Week kicked off today at the Etihad Muse ...

January 26, 2020

Dubai launches World Logistics Passport at Davos to boost global Trade​ Davos 2020: As head of the Dubai Silk Road steering committee, HH  Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum hosted an event in Davos to provide an update on his vision for the Silk Road Strategy. HH was accompanied by other members of the st ...

January 25, 2020

Dubai Customs gives away half million dirhams in prizes during 3rd UAE Customs Week​Dubai Customs, represented by Client Happiness Department, announced the prizes which will be given away to lucky participants in its events and activities for the 3rd UAE Customs Week, which is organized in conjunction with the International Custom ...

January 24, 2020

Carpet & Art Oasis 2020 features history and gold in its 25th editionThe 25th edition of the Carpet & Art Oasis 2020 features a collection of unique and historic handcrafted carpets and rugs including pieces that date back to the 17th century. These included a Dh6.5m carpet which goes back to Nomad civilization. T ...

January 23, 2020

Dubai Customs announces strategic partners for 3rd UAE Customs Week 2020​Within its efforts to enhance ties of cooperation between government and private sectors, Dubai Customs invited a number of sponsors and strategic partners to join the activities of the 3rd UAE Customs Week 2020 from 26th to 30th January as the bigg ...

January 23, 2020

Dubai launches World Logistics Passport at Davos to boost South-South Trade​Dubai is bringing together Government leaders and heads of major corporations from Asia, Latin America and Africa for the Davos launch of the World Logistics Passport, a major initiative to boost South-South trade. The World Logistics Passport links ...

January 21, 2020

Dubai Customs to kick off 3rd UAE Customs Week with 30 events ​Under the title "Dubai Customs driving sustainability" Dubai Customs is geared up to launch its “3rd Dubai Customs Week" from 26th to 30th January. The event will focus on raising awareness around customs role in enhancing sustainabil ...

January 20, 2020

Dubai Customs to host high-level panel discussions during the 5th WCO Global AEO Conference ​Dubai Customs will host a series of high-level panel discussions during the 5th World Customs Organization (WCO) Global AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Conference in Dubai. Set to be held from March 10 to 12, 2020 at the Festival Arena, the confe ...

January 19, 2020

Dubai Customs announces 2019 achievements ​In a recount of Dubai Customs achievements in 2019 and their aspirations in 2020, the Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih confirmed that the 4th of January Document announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ...

January 16, 2020

Dubai Customs launches inspection career assessment initiative​Dubai Customs has launched a unique application which provides customs inspection career assessment and updating as part of its efforts in developing the career in preparation for the next 50 years and in fulfilment of the vision of the wise leaders ...

January 09, 2020

Creek Customs and Deira Wharfage Centers dealt with 18,000 vessels in 2019​Figures released by Dubai Customs showed that the Creek Customs Center and Diera Wharfage Center have dealt with 18,000 vessels in 2019 compared to 15,603 in 2018.  During his evening tour to the two centers, Director General of Dubai Cust ...

January 06, 2020

Dubai Customs opens Carpet Oasis 2020 with a new look​Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) opened the 25th edition of Carpet Oasis at Marina Port Rashid. Themed “25 Years of Excellence”, the 25th edition of the exhibi ...

January 05, 2020

WCO: Dubai Customs is an example that should be followed globally ​The World Customs Organization has recently applauded the advanced procedures and services Dubai Customs delivers to its clients. Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General of the World Customs Organization stated in his recent visit to Du ...

December 29, 2019

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade rises 6% in value to reach AED1.02 trillion in the first nine months of 2019​Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade volumes surged to 83 million tons in the first nine months of 2019, an increase of 22% per cent year-on-year from 68 million tons in the corresponding period last year. The volume of re-exports skyrocketed 48% to r ...

December 26, 2019

Dubai Customs discusses bilateral trade cooperation with Beninese Consul General​Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a meeting with His Excellency Adamu Aba Bajnan, Consul General of Benin in Dubai. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Benin and Dubai especially in bilateral trade and ...

December 25, 2019

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation in governance with Singaporean counterpart ​Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department at Dubai Customs discussed best governance practices with their counterparts in Singapore. During her official visit to Singapore, Samira Abdul Razzak, Senior Manager of Quality Assurance at Dubai Customs ...

December 25, 2019

 Dubai Customs recycles 48,000 fake items, worth Dh14.5m in 9 months​Dubai Customs dealt with 272 intellectual property disputes in 2018, with a market value of Dh52 million, according to latest figures released by the Government Department. Out of these, 237 products turned out to be genuine with a Dh44.6 million ma ...

December 24, 2019

Online registration for EXPO 2020 exhibitors from Dubai Customs As part of its efforts in developing services delivered to exhibitors and participants of EXPO 2020, in fulfilment of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Custo ...

December 23, 2019

“WCO Global AEO Conference 2020” set to discuss in Dubai key efforts towards enhancing global customs system ​Dubai is set to host the 5th World Customs Organization (WCO) Global AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Conference 2020 which is being hosted by Dubai Customs in cooperation with WCO and the UAE Federal Customs Authority. The global event which will ...

December 22, 2019

Glnl accredits Dubai Customs as first innovative customs organization in UAE and worldwide​Dubai Customs has received a “Certified Innovative Organization”- Leader level certificate from the Global Innovation Institute to be the first customs organization in the UAE and worldwide to be graced with this accreditation.  Certified ...

December 19, 2019

Dubai Customs bags 13 awards from Ideas UK and Ideas America in 2019 ​Dubai Customs added 13 Ideas UK and Ideas America awards to a bright collection of awards, recognitions and accolades they won in different fields in 2019. On top of these was the “International Innovation Leader Shield” from Ideas UK which went to ...

December 18, 2019

Dubai Customs honors 21 top performing clients​Dubai Customs held its monthly client recognition ceremony to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories.A total of 21 companies received shields of appreciation in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of D ...

December 16, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes conversation around future of trade in coming 50 years​In response to the leadership’s recent announcement of getting ready for the next 50 years in the UAE through developing leading projects and initiatives, Dubai Customs organized a customs meeting to discuss the future of trade and the latest trends ...

December 12, 2019

Dubai Customs targets clients with financial services campaign​Dubai Customs targeted its clients with a 3-day financial services campaign. The campaign aimed to raise awareness around the financial services available round the clock on the Dubai Customs website.The campaign, organized by the Financial Departme ...

November 30, 2019

Dubai Customs observes Commemoration Day​Dubai Customs held the “Martyr’s Day (Commemoration Day)” ceremony, which is marked annually on 30th November.President Sheikh Khalifa has declared November 30th a national holiday to honor and remember Emiratis who have fallen in the line of duty.E ...

November 28, 2019

Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation celebrates the 48th National Day​The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) celebrated today, Wednesday 27th November 2019 the UAE 48th National Day under the slogan (Zayed’s Legacy: Tolerance & Coexistence). The event took place at Port Rashid in the presence ...

November 24, 2019

Dubai International Airport dealt with 31m items of luggage onboard 135,000 flights in 1st half of 2019 Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai Customs has dealt with 31 million items of luggage for 17.7 million passengers on board 135,000 flights arriving to Dubai International Airport in the first half of 2019. D ...

November 23, 2019

Dubai Customs’ HR concludes training for 54 employees​The HR Department at Dubai Customs concluded their human capital development training program which targeted 54 employees. The program aimed to equip its people with the latest trends and skills in the HR field, especially for today’s concept “HR Bu ...

November 20, 2019

Director General of Dubai Customs tours Hatta Border Crossing ​Figures released by Dubai Customs showed the Hatta Border Crossing dealt with 1.2 million passengers, 94,500 trucks and 452,000 vehicles from January to October 2019. During the 9 months, 113,200 declarations were completed and 621 different seizure ...

November 19, 2019

Dubai Customs: Dubai trade with Oman grew 28% to AED 35b in 2018​Oman is one of Dubai’s strategic trade partners. It is the second largest partner among the Gulf states. Dubai external trade with Oman in 2018 grew 28% to make AED 35 billion compared to AED 27.4 billion in 2017. In the first half of 2019, trade wi ...

November 19, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates World Quality Day 2019​Dubai Customs enhanced its leading position and crowned its incessant efforts towards more excellence and quality work by recently winning the innovation award, with a 6-star rating from EFQM Global Excellence Award in Finland scoring 700 points; th ...

November 18, 2019

Dubai Customs’ “AL MUNASIQ” makes it to final round of (HbMPSG) Award 2019Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih expressed his pride and happiness that the “Al Munasiq” application has made it to the final round of Hamdan bin Mohammed Program for Smart Government award 2019.  He highlighted that ...

November 17, 2019

Dubai Customs enhances support to maritime sector in DubaiDubai Customs always provides support to the maritime sector towards a more diversified economy in line with the Dubai Plan 2021. This helps in facilitating trade in different ports including Dubai Creek, which may not be the city’s most important tr ...

November 16, 2019

PCFC and GDRFA discuss upcoming 8th “Emirates of Tolerance” Mass Wedding​The joint Mass Wedding Committee of Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) and General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) held their fifth meeting at Dubai Customs main building to discuss arrangements for the upcoming 8 ...

November 13, 2019

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih discusses more cooperation with Chinese Consul General and business representatives​Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs discussed means of boosting mutual cooperation between Dubai and China with representatives of more than 20 Chinese companies headed by the Chinese Consul General to Dubai Mr Li Xuhang. D ...

November 12, 2019

Dubai Customs: DLC made 130,000 customs transactions between January and September 2019​Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih made a field trip to the customs centers at the Dubai Logistics City (DLC), and Al Maktoum Cargo Center, which operate under the Jebel Ali Customs Center Management, and the passenger terminal ...

November 10, 2019

PCFC discusses wider horizons for trade and logistic services with Dubai business groups​ Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation confirmed that the Dubai government-led policy initiatives and investments improved growth prospects in trading partners, ...

November 07, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes Chinese language training for its inspectors​ Training Center at Dubai Customs launched a language learning program in cooperation with Eton Institute that targeted customs inspection officers. The program helps inspectors communicate with Chinese clients in their native language, and helps en ...

November 06, 2019

Dubai Customs showcases services for people of determination at Accessabilities Expo 2019 ​ Dubai Customs showcases the services it delivers to people of determination (people of special needs) at the AccessAbilities Expo and Accessable Tourism, the region's dedicated event, that aims to bring the world's latest robotic and assistive tech ...

November 03, 2019

Dubai Customs discusses more mutual cooperation with Ukrainian Consul General ​ Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received in his office His Excellency Oleksandr Khomiak, Consul General of Ukraine to Dubai, accompanied by Timor Redvanov, Deputy Consul. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation betw ...

November 03, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day; honors people of determination ​ Dubai Customs celebrated Flag Day today Sunday 3rd November 2019 with a flag increasing event at its headquarters to mark the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's ascension to the UAE Presidency in 2004. The flag-rais ...

November 01, 2019

Dubai Customs receives delegation from Community Development Authority to review best CSR practices ​ A delegation from the Community Development Authority visited Dubai Customs to learn more about their experience in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility.  Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department receiv ...

October 31, 2019

Dubai Customs hands out flags to its employees in celebration of UAE Flag Day​ In conjunction with the Flag Day, which was launched to commemorate the accession of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the nation, and takes place on the 3rd of November every year, Dubai Customs, in cooperation with W ...

October 30, 2019

Dubai external trade with Brazil makes AED 5.6b in 2018​Dubai mutual trade with Brazil in 2018 made around AED 5.6 billion, with AED 5.2 billion in imports, AED 136 million in exports and AED 234 million in re-exports. Statistics, released by Dubai Customs in conjunction with the visit of the Brazil ...

October 29, 2019

Dubai Customs launches Virtual Reality Leadership Lab​ Within its efforts to keep abreast with the latest technological advancements, Dubai Customs launched the Virtual Reality Leadership Lab initiative in cooperation with the Biz Group. The new initiative aims to use technology in education and deve ...

October 28, 2019

PCFC signs mutual trade agreement with Vietnam and expands scope of World Logistics Passport​ Dubai has recently launched the World Logistics Passport, and Customs World, a subsidiary of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), has been working hard ever since to expand the role of the leading initiative and raise awareness ar ...

October 27, 2019

Dubai Customs wins EFQM Innovation Platinum Award ​ Dubai Customs won the innovation platinum award, with a 6-star rating from EFQM Global Excellence Award scoring 700 points, the highest among all participating organizations. With this exceptional achievement Dubai Customs has become the first org ...

October 24, 2019

Dubai Customs: 60% of Carpet & Art Oasis 2019 space leased so far​   Dubai Customs, the Carpet & Art Oasis exhibition organizer, has leased 60% of the 3,500 m2 available space for the renowned exhibition so far and is still receiving requests from exhibitors who are willing to participate in the exhibiti ...

October 24, 2019

Dubai Customs honors 25 top performing clients in 7th monthly Client recognition ceremony 2019​ Dubai Customs held its monthly 7th client recognition ceremony of 2019 to honor the best performing clients and businesses in various categories. A total of 25 companies were honored in the event. As a token of appreciation to the outstanding clie ...

October 23, 2019

Dubai International Airport deals with 21m items of luggage in 1st half of 2019​ Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai Customs has dealt with 21 million passengers’ items of luggage for 11.8 passengers on board 89,000 flights arriving into Dubai International Airport in the first half of 2019.  ...

October 22, 2019

Dubai Customs launches communication EXPO countdown campaign for local and international clients ​     With exactly one year remaining on the launch of the renowned EXPO 2020, Dubai Customs launched an innovative countdown campaign to raise awareness on this global exhibition and its role on promoting international trade activity. The ...

October 21, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month​ Dubai Customs celebrated the Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in October every year. The event was attended by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and a number of executive directors, managers and employees. It ...

October 20, 2019

WCO delegation visits Dubai Customs and views latest practices​ A high level delegation from The World Customs Organization visited Dubai Customs to learn about the business processes and practices applied by the Customs administration, which are considered among the best in the world.    The dele ...

October 15, 2019

Dubai external trade with Russia grows 67% in 2 years and makes AED 9.21b in 2018 ​ Dubai external trade with Russia has witnessed rapid growth in the past few years, from AED 5.5 billion in 2016 to AED 7.38 billion in 2017 (37%) and in 2018 it made AED 9.21 billion, a 25% increase compared to 2017. The figures show a 67% growth ...

October 13, 2019

Dubai Customs participates in WCO Global Communication Strategies Conference in Brussels ​ Dubai Customs participated in the 1st edition of the WCO Global Communication Strategies Conference with the theme “Communicating seamlessly in the digital age” which concluded in Brussels, Belgium on 9 October 2019. This Conference ended on a high ...

October 13, 2019

Dubai Customs inks partnership agreement with Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance​ Dubai Customs, one of the world’s leading customs administrations, has signed a partnership agreement with Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance to promote corporate governance best practices in the workplace. The agreement reflects Dubai Cu ...

October 10, 2019

Dubai’s foreign trade in IT & telecoms doubles in ten years ​ Statistics released by Dubai Customs, in conjunction with Gitex Technology Week 2019, showed that Dubai almost doubled its foreign trade value in IT and telecom industry over the past decade, recording a growth of 97% from AED 117 billion in 2009 t ...

October 10, 2019

PCFC’s high-tech projects draw attention at Gitex ​ The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) took centre stage at this year’s Gitex with 17 breakthrough projects and initiatives that drew large visitor footfall over the weeklong technology event. These eye-catching, mind-blowing innovat ...

October 08, 2019

DP World is set to disrupt global logistics industry​ Global trade enabler DP World is leading the advancement of global logistics industry by harnessing modern-day disruptive technologies. Through strategic network growth, acquisitions and partnerships, DP World successfully established a world-leadi ...

October 06, 2019

Dubai Customs showcases AI-enabled Productivity Engine in Gitex       ​Dubai Customs is showcasing its in-house developed AI Productivity Engine  at Gitex Technology Week 2019. The project which was recently approved by the Executive Council of Dubai aims to boost government efficiency by dis ...

October 05, 2019

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade delivers solid growth in first half of 2019  ​         Dubai recorded a non-oil foreign trade of AED 676 billion in the first half of 2019, an increase of 5% year-on-year from AED 644 billion in the corresponding half last year. The first-half figures, which represen ...

October 04, 2019

Dubai Customs introduces smart training rooms for staff​ Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih inaugurated smart training rooms at the Customs Training Centre, specifically developed to raise training standards and offer an attractive positive environment for both trainees and trainers. ...

October 02, 2019

Sultan bin Sulayem meets U.S. Consul General, praises joint economic relations ​   H.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), received US Consul General Philip Frayne alongside a high-profile delegation. They discussed boosting bilateral trad ...

October 02, 2019

Dubai Customs: 100 percent Emiratisation in inspection cadre ​ Dubai Customs has confirmed that Emiratisation percentage in customs inspection staff reached 100 percent, with 1691 inspectors accounting for 46 percent of the organization’s total workforce. The milestone makes Dubai Customs a role model in suppo ...

September 29, 2019

Dubai Customs Director General inspects CDM and Control Room ​ Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, made an evening tour to the Customs Declaration Management (CDM) and the Control Room at Dubai Customs headquarters. The tour was part of regular inspection visits plan put in place to ensu ...

September 24, 2019

Dubai Customs calls for more customer engagement to improve Customs work, boost trade   ​Dubai Customs organized its 6th monthly client recognition ceremony of 2019 to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories. Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, attended  the event alongside a ...

September 22, 2019

Dubai Customs delegation visits MBR Space Center ​ A delegation from Dubai Customs paid a field visit to The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MDRSC) where they were introduced to the space center’s various services, projects and achievements, and discussed how Dubai Customs can benefit from these ...

September 21, 2019

Dubai Customs: Ongoing development of services and procedures at Port Rashid      ​Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih made a tour to client service and inspection centers at Port Rashid customs center. The visit also included passenger terminal at Port Rashid which receives cruise tourists to Dub ...

September 18, 2019

Dubai Customs’ Director General discusses bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstani Consul General​ Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received in his office Rawan Zomabick, Consul General of Kazakhstan to Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UAE especial ...

September 17, 2019

Dubai Customs joins forces with CIPD to launch HR development training program    Dubai Customs launched their specialized training program for skill and professional development in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the expert professional body for HR and people development. The ...

September 16, 2019

Dubai Customs showcases its “Productivity Disruption Project” in 3rd Forum of HR Directors 2019​ Dubai Customs showcased its experience in its Productivity Disruption Project during the 3rd Forum of HR Directors 2019.  The project increases the productivity of employees using artificial intelligence by calculating the ideal time of work ...

September 15, 2019

Director General of Dubai Customs tours terminal 2, DXB and applauds work​ Director General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih pointed out that customs procedures and services followed in Dubai are a world model and have become a source of attention and praise from different parties including the World Customs Organ ...

September 15, 2019

Dubai Customs eyes more cooperation with South Africa to boost mutual trade ​   Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih gave a presentation in front of a South African delegation headed by the Consul General, His Excellency Mogobo David Magabe about customs facilities and services delivered by Dubai Cus ...

September 11, 2019

Dubai Customs’ “Bag of Tolerance” back-to-school initiative brings cheer to 400 students ​ Within its efforts to enhance social solidarity, Dubai Customs Director General, Dubai Customs distributed 400 school bags to students of Al Sa’ada Primary School under the theme “Bag of Tolerance” in the presence and active participation of Ahmed ...

September 10, 2019

Dubai Customs receives 1,375 calls through Rafed channels since launch in 2015​ Dubai Customs has received 1,375 intelligence calls through Rafed channels since the launch of the service in 2015 until the end of the first half of 2019. Last week, the Intelligence Department in Dubai Customs in cooperation with the Corporate C ...

September 09, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes “Thank you my teacher” event ​ As part of their social involvement and support, Corporate Communications Department at Dubai Customs organized “Thank you my teacher” initiative in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs. The initiative comes in ...

September 08, 2019

Dubai Customs receives “Endowment Sign” from MBRGCEC​ Dubai Customs received the “Endowment Sign” from Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) in recognition of their noticeable efforts in supporting sustainable social development. Dubai Customs carried out 175 social ini ...

September 01, 2019

Dubai Customs launches AI Hakathon to develop new disruptive customs system​ Dubai Customs, first 100% smart government department, launched AI Hakathon contest with the aim of innovating and developing systems and programs that help improve services and further automate customs procedures in fulfillment of the UAE AI stra ...

August 28, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates Emirati Women Day and launches 1st Asayel Forum​   Dubai Customs celebrated today, Tuesday 27th August the Emirati Women Day which is marked on 28th August every year. The Emirate Women Day has been announced for the first time on 15th August 2015 by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubara ...

August 26, 2019

Dubai Customs releases book on intellectual property rights​ Dubai Customs has released a book entitled “Highlights on Intellectual Property Rights” to enlighten clients, stakeholders and other segments of society to the IP laws in the UAE which include rights of producers of books, music, art, movies, IT pr ...

August 22, 2019

Dubai Customs honors top performing clients in 5th monthly client recognition ceremony​ Dubai Customs held its monthly 5th client recognition ceremony of 2019 to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories. As a token of appreciation to the outstanding clients, and following directives of the Director General ...

August 20, 2019

Dubai Customs launches language courses for inspectors Training Center at Dubai Customs launched a language learning program for customs inspection officers. This will help inspectors communicate with other clients of different nationalities in their native language. It also helps enrich the inspectors’ ...

August 18, 2019

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 251.2 kg of crystal meth and 6.4 kg of heroin​ A team from the Customs Intelligence Department and Jebel Ali Customs Center thwarted an attempt to smuggle 251.2 kg of crystal meth and 6.4 kg of heroin, with an estimated market value of AED 25 million.  The illegal drugs were concealed in ...

August 15, 2019

Dubai Customs concludes summer student training program 2019​ Training Center at Dubai Customs concluded the summer training program 2019 which targeted school and college students and helped them learn about Dubai Customs role in protecting society and supporting legitimate trade.  Dubai Customs has tr ...

August 11, 2019

Hatta border crossing ready for Eid passenger traffic Dubai Customs inspection officers go above and beyond to make visitors of Dubai as happy as possible and their trip easy and hassle-free, especially during holidays with more passenger traffic is expected.  The Hatta border crossing is a strate ...

August 10, 2019

Dubai Customs distributes clothes to 1,500 families during Eid Within its commitment towards community and as part of its efforts to support needy families and help ease their burden, Dubai Customs launched “Eid Clothing” charitable initiative in cooperation with Tarahum Charity Foundation to distribute clothes ...

August 09, 2019

Dubai Customs announces official working timings during Eid Al Adha​ Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay.  Work will be round-the-clock at Deira wharfage (inspection), Duba ...

August 08, 2019

Dubai Customs to receive pilgrims with ‘special’ services​ Dubai Customs is making special arrangements and preparations to receive pilgrims coming back from the Holy Land.  To serve the pilgrims faster, Dubai Customs increased the number of customs officers at the airports to 444 officers who will ...

August 07, 2019

Dubai Customs launches kids summer camp​ Training Center at Dubai Customs launched a summer camp initiative which targets the employees’ kids. The camp, under the title “My Summer is Cool” drew 30 children of different ages. The idea behind it is to help the children fill their time du ...

August 05, 2019

​Dubai Customs foils smuggling 274,000 captagon pills Dubai Customs foiled a drug smuggling attempt in which the smugglers concealed the drugs in the fuel tank of their vessel. They thought inspectors will not search in that hot spot of the vessel near the engine which can reach up to 60 degrees Celsi ...

August 04, 2019

Dubai Customs, handles 3.9m passengers and 7.2m bags in Terminal (1), DXB International Airport in H1​ During his evening tour to Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih urged employees to go above and beyond in order to provide passengers at the busiest airport in the world with the best smart serv ...

August 01, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes awareness-raising honey exhibition​   Dubai Customs held a honey exhibition, the first of its kind at Customs agencies level, to showcase a wide variety of honey products and make them known to the public.  Opened by Abdullah Al Khaja, executive director for Customer Manage ...

July 31, 2019

Dubai Customs announces achievements in 2Q 2019  ​   Dubai Customs announced its new achievements in 2Q 2019 as a leading customs organization that supports sustainable economic development in the UAE.  “We go above and beyond in fulfilment of our vision of becoming the leading customs a ...

July 30, 2019

Director General of Dubai Customs launches “Safe Inspector” and “Environment Protectors”​ HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs launched two initiatives today morning: “Safe Inspector” and “Environment Protectors”. The launch was attended by Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, General Director of Customer Management D ...

July 28, 2019

Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations steps up coordination with FANR Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department received a delegation from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). The visit was aimed at stepping up coordination regarding the procedures applied for detection, inspection and detention ...

July 25, 2019

Dubai Customs seizes 800,000 Captagon pills in Port of Jebel Ali​ Dubai Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 800,000 Captagon pills into the country in a special seizure called ‘International Day Against Drugs Operation’. The drug haul was found concealed in the fuel tank of a boat shipment coming to the Port ...

July 24, 2019

Dubai Customs: Dubai-China trade at AED 36 billion in 1Q 2019 China has been Dubai’s top trading partner since 2014, as the emirate has cemented its status as a major regional and global hub for the Chinese market.  Dubai-China bilateral trade hit Dh139 billion in 2018, and was valued at Dh36 billion ove ...

July 17, 2019

Dubai Customs honors outstanding clients in 4th monthly recognition ceremony​ Dubai Customs held its 4th monthly client recognition ceremony of 2019 to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories. As a token of appreciation to the outstanding clients, and following directives of the Director General o ...

July 16, 2019

Dubai launches e-statistics system for better data to clients and decision makers ​ Dubai Customs launched its new e-statistics system which has been developed in-house to keep abreast with the technological advancements in the UAE towards embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), in line with the directives and vision of ...

July 15, 2019

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih welcomes DGEP Coordinator General​ Dubai Customs Director General Ahmed Mahboob Musabih welcomed Dr Hazza Al Nuaimi, the new Coordinator General of the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) of the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai. This is part of Dubai Cust ...

July 11, 2019

Dubai Customs showcases “Productivity Engine” to HR Department​ Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received in his office H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR). The meeting was also attended by Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja ...

July 08, 2019

Dubai Customs explores more mutual trade with KSA Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received in his office H.E. Abdul Hadi Mohammed Al-Shafi, the Saudi Consul-General to Dubai. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Dubai especially in bilat ...

July 03, 2019

Dubai hosts 5th WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE in March 2020 ​ During their participation in the WCO Council 133rd/134th Sessions in Brussels, Belgium Dubai Customs announced the hosting of the 5th WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE from 10-12 March 2019, which will be held in cooperation with the World Customs Organ ...

June 30, 2019

Dubai Customs signs MoU with National Bonds to support employees with their saving plans Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Bonds corporation under which the National Bonds will provide marketing materials and awareness training workshops to Dubai Customs employees, who will learn better about the savi ...

June 29, 2019

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with French delegation​   Technical Support Department at Dubai Customs received visitors from the French embassy including Mr Rafiq Honas, Customs attaché at the embassy and Gregory Hanin of Getxent company.  The visitors showcased a disruptive product which i ...

June 26, 2019

Dubai Customs makes 421 drug seizures in 3 months​ In conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June, Dubai Customs announced its latest seizures in Q1 2019. A total of 421 drug smuggling bids have been foiled across Dubai’s various land, sea and air ...

June 25, 2019

Dubai Customs honors top performers in 3rd monthly client recognition ceremony​ Dubai Customs held its monthly 3rd client recognition ceremony of 2019 to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories. As a token of appreciation to the outstanding clients, and following directives of the Director General o ...

June 19, 2019

Successful participation for Dubai Customs in WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition in Azerbaijan​ Dubai Customs has actively taken part in the WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition which took place from 12 to 14 June 2019, in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs headed Dubai Customs delegation ...

June 17, 2019

Dubai Customs boosts productivity through AI based system​  Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) expressed his happiness that the “Productivity Engine” was approved by the Dubai Executive Council to be used at the govern ...

June 12, 2019

Dubai non-oil trade in first quarter of 2019 grows 7% to reach AED 339 billion​ Dubai recorded a non-oil foreign trade of AED 339 billion in the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 7% year-on-year from AED 316 billion recorded in Q1 last year. Exports registered the most growth, rising 30% to reach AED 42 billion while re-ex ...

June 11, 2019

Musabih heads Dubai Customs delegation to WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition in Azerbaijan​ Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs headed Dubai Customs delegation to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku to take part in the WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition which takes place from 12 to 14 June 2019.  This year’s event, ...

June 10, 2019

Dubai auto parts, accessories trade grows 32% in 10 years to AED 38bn in 2018​   Dubai Customs revealed that Dubai external trade in automotive spare parts have increased 32% over the last ten years to make AED 38.1bn by the end of 2018, compared to 28.9bn in 2009. The new data was released during a session organized by ...

June 02, 2019

Dubai Latest statistics from Dubai Customs revealed the value of Dubai external trade in Ramadan foodstuff in 1Q 2019, which totalled DH 8.3 billion. These included meats, sugar, vegetables, flour, rice, nuts, bottled water, juice and dates. These weighed ...

May 29, 2019

Dubai Customs carries out 19 social initiatives in Ramadan​ Dubai Customs carried out 19 social initiatives during the Holy Month of Ramadan that benefited more than 45,000 people.  The initiatives varied to include donations, distribution of iftar meals among motorists and pedestrians, and organizing ...

May 28, 2019

Sultan Bin Sulayem launches Dubai Customs’ Smart Vessel Berthing System to facilitate trade at Dubai Creek​   Dubai Customs launched a new disruptive berthing service for the vessels using the Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai) in the presence of His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Sultan bin Sulayem, DP ...

May 19, 2019

Dubai Customs receives WCO executive and showcases best communication practices ​ Corporate Communications Department at Dubai Customs received Ludovic Thanay, Head of Communications, Events and Strategic Planning Unit, World Customs Organization (WCO). The meeting was organized by Dubai Customs with the aim of sharing best comm ...

May 18, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes first of its kind Suhur gathering for government female employees​ Dubai Customs organized a Suhur gathering for female government employees; the first of its kind among government departments in Dubai. The event took place at Al Multaqa Ballroom, Dubai World Trade Center.   The female Suhur gathering i ...

May 15, 2019

Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with vegetable and fruit sector        ​Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih chaired the Consultative Council meeting which was set to discuss means of developing cooperation with the vegetable and fruit sector. The meeting focused on how this sect ...

May 14, 2019

Dubai Customs distributes 20,000 meals during Ramadan​ HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and Philip Frayne, US Consul General to Dubai joined Ghayath Volunteer team last Saturday in distributing 5,000 Iftar meals to motorists and pedestrians on Sheikh Rashid road at sunset ti ...

May 12, 2019

Dubai Customs thwarts 87 marijuana oil smuggling attempts through Dubai airports in 1Q 2019​   Passenger Operations Department at Dubai Customs made 87 seizures of marijuana oil in 1Q 2019 compared to only 7 seizures in 2018. The department made 36 seizures in total in 2018. “It is a huge increase in seizures for this illegal substa ...

May 09, 2019

Dubai Customs redevelops smart Jebel Ali Customs Operations Room      Dubai Customs completely redeveloped its customs operations room at Jebel Ali & Tecom Customs Center. Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih inaugurated the new operations room which is equipped with the mos ...

May 08, 2019

Dubai Customs honors top performers in 2nd monthly client recognition ceremony​ As a token of appreciation to its outstanding clients, Dubai Customs held its monthly second client recognition ceremony of 2019 to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories.  Dubai Customs thanked all its corporate c ...

May 06, 2019

Dubai Customs makes 973 seizures at T1, DXB Airport, in 1Q 2019​ Dubai Customs made 973 seizures of restricted and prohibited goods at Terminal 1, Dubai International Airport, during 1Q 2019, which included 14 KGs of narcotics. Around 2.33 million passengers used the Terminal on board 13,406 flights during the ...

May 05, 2019

Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 5.7m Captagon pills   ​ Dubai Customs made a new major captagon seizure hidden in a foodstuff container coming from an Arab country. Cooperation between different customs departments and good planning have led to thwarting the attempt to smuggle 5.715 million Capta ...

May 02, 2019

Dubai Customs honors top performers in 1st monthly client recognition ceremony ​ As a token of appreciation to its outstanding clients, Dubai Customs held its first client recognition ceremony of 2019, which will become an established monthly event to honor best performing clients and businesses in various categories.  & ...

April 26, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2019    ​Dubai Customs held its annual celebration of the World Intellectual Property Day 2019 at Maydan Hotel in the presence of HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, and H.E Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Depu ...

April 24, 2019

HMRC and Dubai Customs seize 450 metric tons of illicit tobacco  ​ The UK and Dubai have today announced how their cooperation has resulted in the seizure of 198 million illicit cigarettes and 122 tons of other illicit tobacco products (approx 450 metric tons in total) in the UAE which was destined for the UK. The ...

April 22, 2019

Dubai Customs honors female winners of Al Thuraya Award in its 1st edition​   Dubai Customs celebrated its leading customs female employees in Al Thuraya Award ceremony held at the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel.Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said women are an integral part of any progress and development i ...

April 21, 2019

Jebel Ali Center performs 766,000 customs transactions in Q1 2019 ​   Jebel Ali Customs Centers Management carried out around 766,000 customs transactions and made 30 seizures during the 1st quarter of 2019. The strategic customs management, which performs all customs operations of Jebel Ali Port; the largest ...

April 19, 2019

Dubai Customs wins global Platinum Award in CSR leadership in Malaysia​ Dubai Customs won the platinum award – CSR Leadership Category at the 11th Global CSR Summit and Award 2019 in Malaysia. The two-day event (4th - 5th April) was organized this year under the theme “A New Era of Corporate Responsibility & Activi ...

April 16, 2019

Dubai Customs and Dubai Police discuss further security cooperation​ Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation received a delegation from Dubai Police headed by Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. The meeting covered dif ...

April 14, 2019

Record results and renowned awards for Dubai Customs in 1st quarter 2019​ irector of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih applauded the great acheivements of Dubai Customs in Q1 2019, which came in fulfilment of the emirate’s overall vision in general and the 50-Year Charter and the Eight Principles of Governance in parti ...

April 09, 2019

Dubai Customs develops smart customs EXPO 2020 channel to provide best services to exhibitors​ Dubai Customs launched a dedicated smart channel for EXPO 2020 that will provide exceptional and unique customs services to the exhibitors taking part in the global outstanding event.   The EXPO 2020 Smart Customs Channel is one the major ini ...

April 06, 2019

Director of Dubai Customs makes evening tour to Customs Declaration Management and Control Room​           Director of Dubai Customs made an evening tour to the Customs Declaration Management and the Control Room of the Customs Intelligence Department. He confirmed that Part of Dubai Customs role is to maintain securi ...

April 05, 2019

PCFC and GDRFA meet to discuss upcoming 8th Mass Wedding​   The shared Mass Wedding Committee of Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) and General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) held their first preparatory meeting at the GDRFA’s main office to discuss arrangements ...

April 02, 2019

Dubai Customs concludes month of reading events and distributes 3,000 books​ Dubai Customs concluded a series of events dedicated to celebrate the national month of reading in accordance with the Cabinet decision, which set the month of March of every year as the reading month, with the aim of promoting a culture of readin ...

March 30, 2019

Dubai Customs and Dubai HR Department graduate 1st batch of customs trainers​   Dubai Customs graduated the first batch of the Customs Trainer Diploma Program in cooperation with the Dubai Institute for Human Resources Development. The graduation ceremony took place in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of ...

March 29, 2019

Dubai Customs wins CIO IN GOVERNMENT at Catalysts Awards ​Brought by GEC Media Group and organized by Enterprise Channels MEA, the Catalysts Awards in its 5th edition honored the industry trailblazers including Dubai Customs. The event, held in conjunction with The Future IT Summit, was held on 13th March ...

March 22, 2019

DGHR honors Dubai Customs at UAE Career Fair for “One-day recruitment” initiative​   His Excellency Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) rewarded Dubai Customs as the best department to have implemented the “One-day recruitment” initiative at the UAE Car ...

March 17, 2019

Dubai Customs concludes 24th edition of Carpet & Art Oasis 2019​     Dubai Customs concluded the 24th edition of its Carpet & Art Oasis 2019, which ran this year under the theme “Mix of art and innovation”. The exhibition was organized on the City Walk, one of Dubai’s vibrant places, and it drew 6 ...

March 16, 2019

Dubai Customs joins Ministry of Climate Change’s Innovation Talks​ Under the sponsorship and presence of His Excellency Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Customs, represented by the Service Innovation Department, joined the Innovation Talks organized by the Ministry. A ...

March 15, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates the Emirati Children’s Day ​   In conjunction with the Emirati Children’s Day, which is celebrated annually on 15th March 2019, Dubai Customs organized, on Thursday, a number of events that targeted the children of its Nursery and Childcare Center, the parents and the em ...

March 10, 2019

Dubai Customs deals with 15,000 dhows in Dubai Creek in 2018​​   Dubai Customs always provides support to the maritime sector towards a more diversified economy in line with the Dubai Plan 2021. This helps in facilitating trade in different ports including Dubai Creek, which may not be the city’s most im ...

March 10, 2019

Dubai non-oil foreign trade reaches AED1.3 trillion in 2018​ Dubai’s external non-oil trade in 2018 reached AED1.3 trillion despite challenges facing global trade growth resulting from trade tensions between major economic powers and a slowdown in growth that has led to currency rate volatility in developin ...

March 08, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes women’s “Tolerance Parade” in conjunction with International Women’s Day​     Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Maj. Gen. Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence participated in the women’s “Tolerance Parade” at Maydan racecourse for a distance of 4 kilometer ...

March 04, 2019

Dubai Customs’ Enterprise Architecture wins Open Group President ‘s Award ​ Dubai Customs earned a new international award in innovation. Its Enterprise Architecture, which was developed in-house, won the President’s Award – Service Delivery and Automation at the Open Group Innovation and Excellence conference, held in the ...

March 03, 2019

Dubai Customs showcases its unique work to participants of UAE Government Leaders Programme​           Dubai Customs touched upon its leading experience in customs field in front of a group of the UAE Government Leaders Programme as part of the program’s “Practices from the Emirates” initiative. The initiative aim ...

March 01, 2019

Dubai Customs receives Abu Dhabi counterpart and showcases best practices ​ Within its efforts to enhance cooperation with different government departments, Dubai Customs, represented by Strategy and Corporate Excellence and HR Departments, received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Customs who came to learn about the best prac ...

February 25, 2019

Director of Dubai Customs tours Hatta Border Crossing ​           Dubai Customs enhances and sustains growth of Dubai external trade by streamlining and facilitating customs procedures and operations, and equipping all the emirate’s entry points with the latest and most advanced ...

February 21, 2019

Director of Dubai Customs orders further control measures at Cargo Village Customs Center   ​ Dubai Customs provides distinguished services through its different centers including the Dubai Cargo Village Customs Center which deals with massive amounts of goods and personal belongings every day. Alertness and professionalism in deali ...

February 18, 2019

Dubai Customs achieves highest level of client happiness during prime time​ Dubai Customs achieved highest level of client happiness during prime time. The results of prime time (11am) client happiness, as shown by the happiness meter 2018, was 97.1%. The daily average client voting turnout in 2018 was 30,000 voters, which ...

February 05, 2019

Passenger Operations Department at Terminal (2) makes 203 seizures ​       Following the principles set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and to contribute towards a vision that sees Dubai the happiest and smartest city on earth, ...

February 03, 2019

Dubai Customs wins Innovation Shield at UAE Ideas 2018​   Dubai Customs won the Innovation Shield for their efforts in promoting and enhancing the use of Arabic language at the 8th UAE Ideas Conference & Award, which was organized at Grand Hyatt Hotel Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bi ...

February 02, 2019

Dubai Customs tops Happiness Meter 2018 with 98%​     Dubai Customs hit a new record on Smart Dubai Office’s Happiness Meter scoring 97.49%. This is the highest percentage reached by a government department since the launch of the happiness meter, and is above the 95% bar, which is the ...

January 30, 2019

Dubai Customs honors sponsors of UAE 2nd Customs Week​   Dubai Customs honored the sponsors of their activities during the UAE 2nd Customs Week, which was held this year under the theme “Smart Borders”. The sponsors offered cash prizes and gifts worth AED 235,000 including electronics, gift vouch ...

January 28, 2019

Dubai Customs honors participants and sponsors of its activities in UAE 2nd Customs 2019 ​ Dubai Customs concluded its activities at the UAE 2nd Customs Week 2019 with a closing ceremony, launched on 26th January in conjunction with the International Customs Day, to honor sponsors, partners and participants in the initiatives. The cerem ...

January 27, 2019

Dubai Customs launches warehousing awareness campaign for 21k companies​ Dubai Customs launched a campaign to develop the warehousing systems of free zone companies in Dubai. The campaign was announced in September 2018 and started in the beginning of 2019. The campaign aims at educating more than 21,000 companies abou ...

January 26, 2019

Dubai Customs launches National Project Fair for 30 companies​   Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih inaugurated the National Project Fair as part of the 2nd UAE Customs Week activities which take place this year under the theme “Smart Borders”. The inauguration took place in the presence of ...

January 23, 2019

Dubai Customs honors 15 new AEO member companies ​  As part of its activities in the UAE 2nd Customs Week, Dubai Customs organized the 3rd honoring ceremony for 15 new companies that recently joined the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), which raises the number of AEO member companies to 55. ...

January 17, 2019

Dubai Customs leases 90% of 24th edition of Carpet & Art Oasis​ Dubai Customs completed leasing 90% of space available for its Carpet & Art Oasis. The 24th edition of the exhibition will take place on the City Walk from 20th January to 14th February 2019 and will host 15,000 carpet items, that have a value ...

January 16, 2019

Dubai Customs launches Customs Woman Award: Al Thurayya ​     Dubai Customs launched a new award that aims at enabling women and enhancing their competitive performance. The Customs Woman Award: Al Thurayya was inaugurated with the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Custom ...

January 16, 2019

Dubai Customs uncovers luggage theft at Dubai International Airport  Dubai Customs arrested a passenger, of an Arab nationality, with his girlfriend, while attempting to steal passengers’ suitcases at Dubai International Airport. The seizure started in response to reports of luggage disappeared at the arrival ...

January 14, 2019

Dubai Customs launches IPR Award 2018-2019  ​       Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the Ministry of education, launched the 11th edition of its IP Award for Schools and Universities 2018-2019, in line with its IPR Department’s plan to encourage full community engagemen ...

January 12, 2019

Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 5m Captagon pills      ​Cooperation between different customs departments and good planning have led to thwarting an attempt to smuggle large number of Captagon pills at Jebel Ali &Tecom Customs Center, just a few days before 2019 unfolds.  ...

January 05, 2019

Dubai Customs participates in “Enabling Digital Customs in the Arab World” Conference in Amman​ Dubai Customs participated in “Enabling Digital Customs in the Arab World” Conference in the Jordanian capital Amman, which aimed to spread successful practices in customs field. Hussam Juma, Director of Service Innovation Department delivered a pr ...

January 03, 2019

Dubai Customs introduces Masar program to Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority delegation​ A visiting delegation from the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) was at Dubai Customs to learn about the best practices and experiences implemented in its recently launched ‘Masar’, a Corporate Strategic Planning and Performance Management S ...

December 31, 2018

Dubai Customs signs strategic partnership with Meraas for upcoming Carpet & Art Oasis 2019 on City Walk​ Dubai Customs signed a strategic partnership with Meraas Group by which Dubai Customs will have designated spaces to run its Carpet & Art Oasis 2019.The event will take place from 20 January and 14 February 2019 at the City Walk; the urban liv ...

December 30, 2018

Dubai Customs thwarts 922 smuggling attempts in 9 months ​     Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih revealed they have thwarted 922 smuggling attempts including 355 drug contrabands (38.5%) from January to the end of September 2018.       “We facilitate trade and tra ...

December 28, 2018

Dubai Customs launches digital booklet on IPR  ​Dubai Customs launched its first awareness e-booklet around the protection of intellectual rights. The new booklet was launched in cooperation with Paris Gallery, and the ceremony took place in Dubai Customs main building in the presence of ...

December 27, 2018

Dubai Customs visit to “Senses” brings cheer to children of determination  Delegates from Customs Valuation and Corporate Communications Departments in Dubai Customs visited the Senses Centre which takes care of children of determination (special needs). The visit is part of Dubai Customs commitment towards this se ...

December 25, 2018

Dubai Customs wins 2nd Organisation-Wide Innovation Award​   Dubai Customs crowned its achievements of 2018 by attaining the 2nd Organisation-Wide Innovation Award from the Global Organizational Excellence Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi in December 2018. Ahmed Abdul Salam Kazim, Director of Strategy a ...

December 24, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes book fair in support of Arabic Language ​ In support of Arabic language and as an embodiment of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Customs celebrated the International Arabic Language Day on 18 Decembe ...

December 24, 2018

Dubai Customs to participate in DGEP’s 3rd cycle of Dubai Smart Training Initiative​ Dubai Customs announced its participation in the third cycle of Dubai Smart Training Initiative to help develop their people’s competencies in government excellence. The launch ceremony was attended by Dr HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dub ...

December 23, 2018

Dubai Customs discusses means of growth with businesses in Dubai​     Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said he is optimistic about 2019 based on many positive trade and economic indicators.“Oil prices are expected to rise despite a number of global challenges. The UAE economy is expecte ...

December 22, 2018

Dubai Customs launches “7-Star Center” project to raise efficiency of clients’ centers​ Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, recently launched “7-Star Centers” project which aims at raising the efficiency of client centers in line with the international 7-start rating. This follows the directives and recommendations of t ...

December 18, 2018

Coastal Customs Center Management deals with 20k vessels in 9 months​   Dubai Customs always provides support to the maritime sector for a more diversified economy in line with the Dubai Plan 2021. This helps in facilitating trade in different ports including Dubai Creek, which may not be the city’s most importa ...

December 16, 2018

Dubai Customs showcases its role in combating counterfeited goods at INTA Conference​ Dubai Customs have recently participated in the 2018 Middle East and Africa Conference: Innovation, Investment, and IP in Dubai, organized by the International Trademark Association (INTA). Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department at Du ...

December 16, 2018

Dubai Customs actively participates in ISPIM in Japan ​Dubai Customs has recently participated in ISPIM - the International Society for Professional Innovation Management Conference in Japan through a research paper entitled "Steering Innovation by Tapping the Power of Human Capital and Knowledge&q ...

December 12, 2018

New ISO in quality management for Dubai Customs ​ Dubai Customs added an accolade to the many accreditations it has by attaining the ISO 20252:2012 international quality standard. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs received the certificate from Lamees Maraqa, Director of Global B ...

December 08, 2018

Director of Dubai Customs inspects facilities at Dubai Airport  ​ Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih visited the Passenger Operations Department at Dubai International Airport on Sunday 2nd December 2018 to review the facilities provided to passengers. He congratulated the inspection officer ...

December 06, 2018

Dubai Customs wins 3 awards from Ideas UK 2018​ Dubai Customs bagged three awards at the latest Ideas UK 32nd International Conference 2018, held in Manchester, UK. The Department won the Platinum Accreditation for the ninth year in a raw, scoring 100% for the sixth consecutive year, the idea of ...

December 05, 2018

Dubai Customs honors strategic partners in CSR initiatives    ​In conjunction with the International Volunteer Day, which is observed annually on 5th December, Dubai Customs organized an award ceremony to honor its strategic partners and sponsors who participated in the Department’s voluntary ini ...

November 26, 2018

Dubai Customs takes part in NASA’s Cross Industry Innovation Summit  ​ Dubai Customs took part in NASA’s  3rd Cross Industry Innovation Summit in Space Center Huston, USA on 7 and 8 November 2018. Dubai Customs became the first customs department in the world to take part in this renowned summit. A numbe ...

November 25, 2018

Director of Dubai Customs orders further facilities to passengers of Hatta Crossing ​ An average of 4,000 passengers a day cross to Oman from the UAE through the Hatta border crossing which makes it a major land transport node for the UAE, Oman and the rest of the GCC countries. “The crossing dealt with more than one million passen ...

November 22, 2018

Dubai Customs launches “Masar” program for better strategic planning and corporate performance​ Within its efforts to upgrade corporate performance and operations, Dubai Customs launched “Masar Strategic Planning and Corporate Performance Program” which is expected to help automate operational plans and KPI’s for all units in the Department. ...

November 20, 2018

Dubai Customs’ Smart Innovator Platform recognized by (GInI)​ Business Innovation Department at Dubai Customs achieved a recognition from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI)®, the USA for its Smart Innovator Platform. The platform, now fully accredited by (GInI), was built and put into practice following t ...

November 13, 2018

Dubai trade in foodstuff oversteps AED 44b in first half of 2018​ Dubai external trade in foodstuff recorded AED 44.24b in the first half of 2018. Imports made AED 27.68b, exports touched AED 7.71, and re-exports recorded AED 8.84b, according to recent figures released by Dubai Customs in conjunction with the lau ...

November 07, 2018

Dubai’s external trade exceeds AED 965 billion in first nine months of 2018​       Signifying Dubai’s rising role in global trade, the emirate’s external non-oil trade in the first nine months of 2018 reached AED 965.3 billion. Re-exports registered 13% growth to touch AED 299.2 billion, while imports reached ...

November 05, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes workshop on blockchain technology in customs business​   Business Innovation Department in Dubai Customs organized a workshop for the employees on the blockchain technology in customs field. Renowned American blockchain expert Chris Benet, an influencer in blockchain and founder of Aenea company, ...

November 04, 2018

Dubai Customs carries out 203,650 smart transactions during Week without Service Centers​ Dubai Customs carried out 203,650 transactions through its smart channels during the Week witout Service Centers Initiative, which comes in response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Mini ...

November 03, 2018

Dubai Customs helps brand owners to recycle 18 m counterfeit items​ Within its efforts towards more coordination with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group and as part of its commitment towards the environment, Dubai Customs cooperated with the brand owners and helped them recycle 17.91 million counterfeit items. Thi ...

November 01, 2018

Dubai Customs wins 4th Peacock Award 2018​ Dubai Customs won the international CSR Golden Peacock Award in its 4th cycle 2018 for the 4th year in a row. This comes in recognition of Dubai Customs’ distinctive efforts in supporting sustainability around the globe.Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Dir ...

November 01, 2018

Dubai Customs celebrates Flag Day  ​ Dubai Customs celebrated UAE Flag Day on Thursday 1st November 2017 across all its centers and offices.  Flag Day is a national campaign, which falls on 3rd November every year, launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Mak ...

October 30, 2018

Dubai Customs receives Korean delegation ​ As part of its “Ertebaat” Program, Dubai Customs received a Korean delegation headed by Chun Young Wook, South Korean Consul General and included a number of businessmen, and representatives of Dubai-based Korean companies and diplomatic missions. ...

October 26, 2018

Dubai Customs raises awareness of breast cancer ​ Dubai Customs’ Ladies Committee has organized a number of awareness activities to support breast cancer patients and survivors. These events are held on the occasion of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every ...

October 24, 2018

Dubai Customs and DJI graduate 4th batch of customs investigation diploma​   Dubai Customs celebrated the graduation of 20 employees who make the fourth batch of customs investigation diploma which was organized in collaboration with Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI). The graduation ceremony took place in the presence ...

October 21, 2018

Dubai Customs to participate in ‘A Week Without Service Centers’ initiative​ Dubai Customs announced its participation in the “A Week Without Service Centers” initiative in which it will only accept payments through smart channels between October 21 and October 25, 2018. The week-long initiative, led by the Dubai Government ...

October 17, 2018

Dubai Customs signs information exchange MoU’s with DAFZA and DHCA ​ In a step to enhance exchange of knowledge and expertise and for more cooperation with its strategic partners, Dubai Customs signed at Gitex 2018 a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Health City Authority (DHCA) and Dubai Airport Free Zone Auth ...

October 14, 2018

PCFC takes part in Gitex Technology Week 2018 with disruptive projects ​Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched Dubai Customs’ iDeclare service during his visit to the stand of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCF ...

October 12, 2018

Jeddah Airport delegation applauds Dubai Customs’ experience in facilitating travel and maintaining security ​   A Saudi delegation from the customs of King Abdul Azziz International Airport in Jeddah highly applauded the high advanced level Dubai Customs has reached. During their visit to the Passenger Operations Department in Dubai International Air ...

October 09, 2018

PCFC showcases its latest innovations at Gitex Technology Week 2018 ​     Under the theme “Future Transformations Gate”, the Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is taking part in Gitex Technology Week 2018 which sets the tone of the future of technology in the region and beyond.PCFC participa ...

October 07, 2018

Dubai Customs discusses means of growth with businesses in Dubai     Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih chaired Dubai Customs Consultative Council’s quarterly meeting which was attended by heads of business and trade groups, members of the Council, and in the presence of Juma Al Ghaith, Ex ...

October 06, 2018

Dubai Customs wins Arabia CSR Awards under Public Sector Category ​ Dubai Customs won the first place in The 11th cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards under the Public Sector Category in recognition of its efforts that demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to corporate sustainability. The award, organised by ...

October 05, 2018

Dubai Customs recognizes staff who worked as educators on World Teachers’ Day​   Dubai Customs celebrated the World Teachers' Day, which is held every year on October 5 to honor teachers and recognize their contributions to education and development. The event is meant to emphasize the importance of teachers and learnin ...

October 02, 2018

Dubai Customs launches “Locks of Hope” in support of cancer patients​ Dubai Customs launched “Locks of Hope” two-day campaign in support of the Friends of Cancer Patients Society (FoCP) as part of the agreement signed between the two sides. The aim is to support FoCP and its activities through donation and awareness ...

September 18, 2018

Dubai non-oil foreign trade rises to AED 645bn in H1, 2018   ​     Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade recorded AED 645 billion in the first half of 2018; an in-crease of AED 5 billion from 2017 figures. Dubai’s re-exports registered a AED 24 billion increase and grew 14 per cent to AED 203 billio ...

September 09, 2018

P&O Marinas signs MoU with Dubai SME​ Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) subsidiary P&O Marinas signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai SME. The agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium ente ...

September 06, 2018

Dubai Customs joins Ministry of Education in “Hello My School” event   As part of its supportive efforts to educational institutions, Dubai Customs participated in the reception party of Mohammed bin Rashid Primary School female students which was organized by the Ministry of Education. The event featured a numb ...

September 04, 2018

Dubai Customs wins 9 awards at IdeasAmerica 2018​ Dubai Customs won nine awards at IdeasAmerica 2018 which annually recognizes the best ideas submitted from employees of its organizational members. Four golden, two silver, one bronze and two honorable mention awards have put Dubai Customs on top o ...

August 29, 2018

Dubai Customs makes 6,887 transactions and serves 236,000 passengers during Eid holiday      Dubai Customs increased its efforts to cope with the increasing number of tourists and visitors into the country during Eid Al Adha period.Special arrangements in organizing work shifts were made to facilitate trade and passenge ...

August 29, 2018

Dubai Customs celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2018​ Dubai Customs celebrated yesterday, Tuesday 28th August 2018 the Emirati Women’s Day 2018 its main building in Port Rashid. This year’s theme: 'Women on the Course of Zayed’ aims to highlight the work the late founding father of the UAE did in ...

August 16, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes Al Bugsha to celebrate Eid Al Adha  ​ On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Corporate Communication Department organized an Open Day (Al Bugsha) with the aim of providing a fun-filled day to all Dubai Customs employees. The exhibition included a number of shops selling clothes and tradi ...

August 15, 2018

Dubai Customs makes 130 IP seizures in 1st half of 2018​ Dubai Customs doesn’t spare any effort to further protect the brand owners’ rights and prevent counterfeiting. The memorandum of understanding that it signed with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group GCC & Yemen (BPG) last April supported its eff ...

August 14, 2018

Dubai Customs honors elderly in summer event ​ As part of its initiatives for the Year of Zayed, Dubai Customs in cooperation with the Community Development Authority (CDA) organized a summer event for the elderly at Thukher Social Club in Al Barsha area. This is in keeping with the UAE societ ...

August 13, 2018

Dubai Customs concludes “Your Children Are Our Children” Initiative​ Dubai Customs’ HR Department concluded its “Your Children Are Our Children” Initiative in its fourth edition. The initiative aimed at evaluating students’ potential and providing them with academic and career counselling based on their skills, qua ...

August 07, 2018

Dubai Customs concludes ‘Zayed’s Students’ summer training program ​ Dubai Customs Training Center concluded its 2018 summer training program “Zayed’s Students” which targeted targeting UAE national school and college students. Thirty students, including 3 people of determination, were trained and educated on custo ...

August 06, 2018

Dubai Customs holds edutainment  activities for children at Modhesh World​   Dubai Customs will mark a strong participation in this year’s Modhesh World, an integral part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) offers. From August 3 to 16, Dubai Customs will hold edutainment activities for kids around the fight against inte ...

August 05, 2018

Dubai Customs clinches 11 innovation awards in H1 2018 ​ Dubai Customs has grabbed 11 international innovation awards during the first half of this year 2018. These include 8 awards from Ideas America, and 3 accolades from Ideas UK, Ideas Germany (Das Ideenmanagement) and Global Innovation Institute, res ...

July 30, 2018

Dubai Customs launches summer training program for school and college students​   Dubai Customs’ Training Center has launched its 2018 summer training program targeting UAE national school and college students. Teamed “Zayed’s Students”, this year’s program lasts for 3 weeks and brings together 30 men and women students, ...

July 19, 2018

Dubai Customs: Re-export trade with China up 60% to AED 176.4 bn in 2017  ​China has retained its position as Dubai’s top trading partner. According to a statistic released by Dubai Customs in line with the  milestone visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE, Dubai’s foreign trade with China grew by 6% ...

July 15, 2018

PCFC and GDRFA helped 511 employees tie the knot over last 7 years ​   Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) reinforced its continual efforts towards more social cohesion through the mass wedding initiative which it has organized consecutively for the last seven years.  It is part of PCFC’s effo ...

July 08, 2018

Director of Dubai Customs discusses fostering business with South Korean Consul General   ​His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs received in his office His Excllency Jion Yung Wok, newly appointed South Korean Consul General. The meeting was attended by of Edris Behzad, Director of Client Management Depar ...

July 03, 2018

Hatta crossing marked 1.75m passangers last year  A total of 1.75m passengers travelled through the Hatta border crossing in 2017, and more than 152,000 declarations were carried out, and 3904 seizures.  Mohammed Al Muaini, Director of Land Customs Centers Management at Dubai Customs s ...

July 01, 2018

PCFC discusses means of growth with businesses in Dubai​   Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) augmented its partnership with trade and business groups in Dubai through an open dialogue with them in the quarterly Consultative Council organized recently. The Dubai Customs Consultative ...

June 28, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes a fitness and martial arts workshop ​ Dubai Customs’ Training Center organized a two-day fitness workshop which was attended by 20 employees, a number of partners and people of determination from RAK Club. The sports workshop aimed at improving employees’ fitness and raising awareness ...

June 26, 2018

Dubai Customs makes 540 drug seizures from January to June​ Marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed on 26 June, Dubai Customs announced its latest figures for drug seizures made in January to 22nd June. It made 540 seizures: Coastal Customs Centre Man ...

June 25, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes 6 training workshops to fight smuggling​ Dubai Customs Training Center organized 6 training workshops during the first quarter of 2018 as part of its efforts to develop inspectors’ skills in combating smuggling and illegitimate trade. The courses targeted 100 officers who learnt about th ...

June 19, 2018

Dubai Customs showcases its experience to Chinese delegates   ​ Dubai Customs received a Chinese delegation this morning who came to learn about Dubai Customs’ experience in developing and disrupting customs business. Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih welcomed the Chinese delegates who came ...

June 13, 2018

Dubai Customs announces Eid Al Fitr working hours​ Dubai Customs announced the official working hours at its customs centers during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay.The Air customs centers at Dubai Cargo Village, Dubai Airport Free Zone- ...

June 12, 2018

Dubai Customs ready to welcome Dubai’s Eid Al Fitr visitors ​ Dubai Customs is ready to welcome visitors arriving through Dubai International Airport to spend the Eid Al Fitr Holiday. DC undertook a series of measures to facilitate the entry of travellers to Dubai International's three terminals and Al Makto ...

June 03, 2018

Dubai Customs inks support agreement with Friends of Cancer Patients Society    ​ Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Sawsan Jafar, Chairperson of Friends of Cancer Patients Society signed a strategic agreement. The agreement will see Dubai Customs support the FoCP’s efforts and activities including aware ...

May 30, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes lecture on “Intellectual Safeguarding”   ​ Technological advancements are changing our lives with their huge impact. Nowadays we have much more access to news and information, but this comes at a price. This was the main focus of the lecture around “Intellectual safeguarding” which ...

May 28, 2018

Dubai Customs distributes 10,000 meals during Ramadan​ Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih participated in distributing 2,500 meals to motorists and pedestrians on Sheikh Rashid Road at sunset time on Saturday 26th May 2018. The initiative, called “Al Furdah Hands”, is led by Dubai Customs ...

May 27, 2018

Dubai Customs showcases IPR efforts to Japanese delegation​ Dubai Customs’ IPR Department received a Japanese business delegation at its main building in Mina Rashid. Yousef Ozair, Director of Intellectual Property Rights Department (IPR), Narmin Ahmad Ali Issa, Director of Legal Affairs Department, Mohamme ...

May 25, 2018

Dubai Customs organizes Lecture: “How God Loves Me”  ​Dubai Customs’ Training Center organized a lecture entitled “How God Loves Me”, which was delivered by Khalid Ismail, Preacher at the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai. The lecture saw the presence of a number o ...

May 24, 2018

Dubai Customs participates in Shenzhen Security Summit​ Dubai Customs participated in Shenzhen Security Summit in China on 10 and 11 May. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs and Younis Othman, IT Director attended the event. The participation aimed at learning about the best practices in se ...

May 20, 2018

Innovation Mondial focuses on culture of innovation​ Dubai Customs plays a noticeable role in enhancing a culture of innovation within the government setting. For that it launched a number of initiatives which included its Innovation Mondial that took place with the participation of 200 people in 20 ...

May 19, 2018

DQG and Ideas Arabia honour Dubai Customs for sponsoring World Ideas Award 2018​   Dubai Quality Group and Ideas Arabia honoured Dubai Customs as the main sponsor of Ideas Arabia International Conference & Competition 2018, and the exclusive sponsor of Ideas Arabia Awards in its second which is held for the first time ...

May 14, 2018

150 Dubai govt employees tie knot in mass weddingline​           Under the patronage and presence of Her Highness Sheikha Rawda bint Ahmad bin Jumma Al Maktoum, consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, and ...

May 12, 2018

Dubai Customs and DJI graduate the third batch of customs investigation diploma​ Dubai Customs celebrated the graduation of 29 employees who make the third batch of customs investigation diploma which was organized in cooperation with Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI). The graduation ceremony took place in the presence of Ahmed Ma ...

May 10, 2018

Dubai foreign trade in perfumes and beauty products in 2017 reaches Dh20b​ Dubai foreign trade in perfumes and beauty products in 2017 reached Dh 20 billion, with imports accounting for Dh11.5 billion, and exports and re-exports for 8.34. The statistics that Dubai Customs released at the Beautyworld Middle East 2018, whic ...

May 10, 2018

Dubai Customs discusses cooperation with Nedaa​ Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received in his office Mr Mansour Bouseiba, CEO, Nedaa Professional Communication Corporation. They discussed enhancing cooperation to develop service delivery to clients in support of the national su ...

May 09, 2018

Dubai Customs plants 4,000 saplings to celebrate Sheikh Zayed’s environmental legacy​       To mark the Year of Zayed, man of the environment, Dubai Customs’ Ghayyath Volunteer Team launched “Ghars Zayed (Saplings of Zayed) Initiative to plant 4,000 saplings in a one square kilometer area in Al Marmoum in Dubai.  ...

May 08, 2018

Ahmed Bin Saeed visits Dubai Customs’ stand at the Airport Show 2018 and views latest innovations  ​As part of his tour of the 18th edition of the Airport Show 2018, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group visited Dubai Cus ...

May 05, 2018

Dubai Customs develops strategies to support online trade ​ Dubai Customs’ online trade development team organized its first meeting in cooperation with Dubai Customs partners. The team included representatives of Tariff and Origin Department, Project Delivery Department, DP World, JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai South ...

May 02, 2018

Dubai Customs: AED 39.9b Dubai external trade in car spare parts in 2017  Concurrently with Dubai Automechanika 2018, Dubai Customs announced its figures of Dubai external trade in car spare parts in 2017. There is a 3% growth (AED 39.89b), and in terms of volume the trade made an 8.4% growth (2.25 million tons). Im ...

April 29, 2018

PCFC to hold its 7th mass wedding   In line with the Year of Zayed and following the directives of the wise leadership, and in a step to reduce wedding party extravagant costs, Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) completed its preparations to hold its seventh staff ...

April 29, 2018

Dubai Customs announces 134 drug seizures in Dubai Airports in 1st quarter of 2018​   Dubai Customs announced that the number of drug seizures in Dubai Airports in first quarter of 2018 is 134. Weight of seized drugs was 119.6 kg compared to 3.8 kg in the same period in 2018, which means an increase of 115.8 kg.  Dubai ...

April 28, 2018

Dubai Customs inks MoU with BPG to curb counterfeiting​ Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group GCC & Yemen (BPG) to promote bilateral co-operation and to exchange relevant information in order to counter counterfeiting and piracy. Abdullah Mohamm ...

April 26, 2018

Dubai Customs celebrates the World Intellectual Property Day 2018  Dubai Customs organized its annual IP celebration on the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day 2018 at Mariott Hotel in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, Dr. Amna Al-Dahhak Al-Shamsi, Assistant Underse ...

April 25, 2018

Poetry matinee at Dubai Customs entitled “Thank you Mohammed bin Zayed”​       Dubai Customs organized a poetry matinee at its Knowledge Club entitled “Thank you Mohammed bin Zayed”. The poems were recited by the Emirati poet Thiab Ghanim Al Mazroui in line with the initiative launched by His Highness Sh ...

April 24, 2018

Dubai Customs kicks off Innovation Mondial ​   Dubai Customs kicks off its Innovation Mondial with the participation of 200 people in 20 teams who will compete to come up with a creative impactful initiative in line with Dubai 10X-2.0 project.The Mondial competitions start on 22 and end ...

April 23, 2018

PCFC to implement 3 major initiatives to boost economic growth​ Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) developed an integrated work plan to help in the implementation of its initiatives in support of economic and business activity in Dubai. In the meeting of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE's Vice Presi ...

April 22, 2018

Dubai Customs lectures on facilitating trade and supply chain at British University​ Dubai Customs’ Service Innovation Department organized a lecture entitled “Role of Dubai Customs in Facilitating Trade and Operations of Supply Chain” in the British University in Dubai. The lecture was attended by a number of master degree studen ...

April 17, 2018

Dubai Customs takes part in Think Science Fair 2018​ Dubai Customs took part in the Think Science Fair 2018, held from April 16 to 18 at Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister. Such events like Think Science Fair are highly importa ...

April 14, 2018

Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal doubles influx of cruise tourists  ​DP World continues to boost the capabilities of Dubai’s cruise tourism sector, setting the city as a premiere international cruise destination.The Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid, operated by DP World, welcomed 625,000 holiday makers in ...

April 12, 2018

Latifa bint Mohammed visits PCFC’s stand at DIGAE, hails state-of-art initiatives    Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority visited the stand of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) at the Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition (DGA ...

April 10, 2018

PCFC’s stand at DIGAE sees heavy diplomatic footfall  ​The stand of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) at Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) received a number of diplomatic and official delegations. Paul Fox, British Consul General, Magobo David Magabe, C ...

April 09, 2018

Dubai Customs and Dubai Municipality sign gold testing agreement at DIGAE​ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council visited PCFC’s sta ...

April 08, 2018

PCFC showcases 26 ambitious initiatives at DGAE​ Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) takes part in Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition (DGAE) in its 6th cycle which runs from 9 to 11 April under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President a ...

April 01, 2018

Dubai Customs: AED 4.8b value of Dubai trade in hardware and tools in 2017​ In conjunction with the Hardware and Tools Middle East 2018, the region’s only trade fair dedicated solely to tools, hardware, materials and machinery and organized at DWTC from 2 to 4 April 2018, Dubai Customs issued its recent figures on Dubai’s ...

March 28, 2018

Dubai Customs discusses further cooperation with textile, freight and gold sectors   Chaired by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs (DC), Chairman of Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council, the Council’s first meeting in 2018 convened this week and was attended by heads of business and trade groups, members of the Co ...

March 27, 2018

Dubai Customs offers 132 jobs at 3rd National Service Fair 2018    Following the wise directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of empowering UAE citizens and providing them with jobs within a holistic strategy and approach that supports the UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Customs ...

March 25, 2018

Trade with South Korea grows 8% to AED 27.4b in 2017​ Dubai non-oil external trade with South Korea grew 8% in 2017 compared to 2016 to AED 27.43b (AED 22.1b in imports, AED 4.47b in exports and AED 866m in re-exports). South Korea is Dubai’s 8th biggest trade partner in imports and 9th in exports.&# ...

March 24, 2018

AED 40b: Trade between Germany and Dubai in 2017​ Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a meeting with His Excellency Gunter Rauer, Consul General of Germany in Dubai. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Germany and Dubai especially in bilateral trade and custom ...

March 22, 2018

Dubai Customs celebrates International Day of Happiness and Year of Zayed​ Dubai Customs celebrated the International Day of Happiness on 20th March with 10 activities and initiatives in line also with the Year of Zayed. The events took part in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, Abdullah Moh ...

March 15, 2018

Dubai Customs receives 299 job applications on 1st day of UAE Careers 2018​   Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahbooh Musabih, visited Dubai Customs stand at UAE Careers 2018 and viewed the Department’s job application mechanism. A total of 299 job seekers applied to fill one of the 132 vacancies available at Dubai ...

March 13, 2018

Dubai Customs announces 132 jobs at Careers UAE 2018​ Dubai Customs participated in Careers UAE 2018 in its 17th year, organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre from 13 to 15 March 2018 under the theme “Innovative workplace searches for you”. The participation is part of Dubai Customs efforts to quali ...

March 10, 2018

PCFC, GDRFA conclude Successful Marriage program ahead of 7th Mass Wedding ​ The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in conjunction with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai on Thursday concluded the Successful Marriage program for the grooms- and brides-to-be amongst thei ...

March 07, 2018

Dubai Customs commemorates 30th anniversary of the Harmonized System ​   Dubai Customs joined the international customs community in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) ConventionOn this occasion, and in parallel with the World Customs Organization’s HS ...

March 06, 2018

Dubai non-oil foreign trade with Japan stands at AED 42 billion in 2017​ Dubai's non-oil foreign trade with Japan reached AED 41.82 billion in 2017. Imports totaled AED 38.35 billion, while exports stood at AED 2.69 billion and re-exports at AED 780 million.   According to recent data released by Dubai Customs, in ...

March 05, 2018

Dubai Customs honours ‘Innovator Award’ winners ​ The Service Innovation Department of Dubai Customs (DC)  honoured the winners of Innovator Award, an innovation-centred internal competition among DC employees and business units. The winners were congratulated and recognized by Ahmed Mahboob ...

February 28, 2018

“News Briefcase”: new invention to develop PCFC’s media performance ​As part of the UAE Innovation Month 2018, Communications Department at the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) launched a new innovation called “News Briefcase”. The News Briefcase helps regulate and ease flow of PCFC news to the media. A ...

February 27, 2018

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: AED 1.7b is the fruit of Dubai Customs ideas and innovations ​       Dubai Customs actively participated as a main sponsor in the first edition of Arab Innovation Forum, organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) on February 26-28. In his statement delivered in the ...

February 26, 2018

PCFC and GDRFA discuss upcoming 7th mass wedding ​   The joint Mass Wedding Committee between Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) and General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) organized its first preparatory meeting for the upcoming 7th mass wedding which will ...

February 25, 2018

Photo gallery on Dubai Customs innovations sees 16,000 visitors​The photo gallery organized by Dubai Customs to shed light on the best 10 innovations created by its employees saw a great turnout from the clients and the public.   The gallery was organized as part of the UAE Innovation Month in 10 main sit ...

February 22, 2018

Dubai Customs launches innovation projects including Innovation Oasis​ Dubai Customs is launching on22 February a number of new innovation projects at its main building in parallel with the UAE Innovation Month 2018. These include the “Innovation Oasis” and the opening of its childcare center in a new design under the ...

February 22, 2018

Sultan bin Sulayem launches Innovation Oasis at Dubai Customs ​ Dubai Customs inaugurated today Thursday 22nd February 2018 a number of new innovation projects at its main building in parallel with the UAE Innovation Month 2018. These included the “Innovation Oasis” and the opening of its childcare center in a ...

February 21, 2018

Dubai Customs foils 1,628 smuggling bids in 2017​ Dubai Customs made 1,628 seizures during 2017 compared to 1,347 seizures in 2016, which means a 21% increase over 2016.The Department of Passenger Operations at the airport had the lion’s share with 859 seizures, followed by Land Customs Centers Ma ...

February 20, 2018

Dubai external food trade in 9 months of 2017 reached AED 70.2b​ Dubai Customs continued its efforts in bolstering Dubai’s external food trade. A recent statistics issued by Dubai Customs in parallel with Gulfood 2018 showed that the value of this trade during the period from January to September 2017 reached AE ...

February 20, 2018

New ISO in CSR for Dubai Customs ​ Dubai Customs added an accolade to the many accreditations and unprecedented achievements it has by attaining the ISO 26000 in CSR. The Department received this accreditation in recognition to its long CSR strategic plan and commitment. Ahmed Mahbo ...

February 10, 2018

Dubai Customs and International Humanitarian City ink MoU to establish eLink ​ Dubai Customs and the International Humanitarian City (IHC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on eLink and cooperation in exchanging information related to humanitarian aid and stocks. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Directo ...

February 06, 2018

Dubai Customs gears up for Innovation Mondial   Dubai Customs organized an innovation workshop for 90 directors, heads of business units and innovation professionals from across the organization. The event came in line with the UAE Innovation Month 2018.       The workshop a ...

February 04, 2018

Dubai Customs’ Director discusses bilateral cooperation with Tunisian Consul General​ Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a meeting at his office with His Excellency Lutfi bin Amer, Consul-General of Tunisia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Tunisia and Duba ...

January 29, 2018

Passenger Operations Department at Dubai Customs awards its distinctive employees​     As part of 1st UAE Customs Week, The Passenger Operations Department of Dubai Customs organized an honouring event to celebrate the achievements of its distinctive employees which aims to inspire and urge them to more contribution an ...

January 26, 2018

Dubai  Customs’ Carpet & Art Oasis 2018 hits AED 20 million in sales​ Dubai Customs has brought down the curtain on the 23rd edition of Carpet and Art Oasis 2018, with sales hitting AED 20 million.   Themed ‘A Fabric of Creativity’, the exhibition organised by Dubai Customs in association with Oilfields Supply ...

January 25, 2018

Dubai Customs honours 25 new AEO certified companies​         As part of the 1st UAE Customs Week, Dubai Customs organized a ceremony to honour 25 new companies who recently joined the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). This pushes the total number of certified companies in the A ...

January 24, 2018

Dubai’s Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Collaborates with IBM to Launch Cloud Disaster Recovery Service​ IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Dubai’s Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and its technical arm, DUTECH, today announced an agreement to launch a cloud-based disaster recovery service in Dubai. As part of the agreement, IBM will implement an ...

January 22, 2018

Dubai Customs kicks off 1st UAE Customs Week with two events ​     Dubai Customs started the first day of the 1st UAE Customs Week day with two main events. The first was a photo gallery of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the second one was the Zayed Centennial Walkathon following the ...

January 21, 2018

Dubai Customs launches Zayed Centennial Walkathon today at Al Khawaneej walking track​ Dubai Customs is all set up to kick off the events of Zayed Centennial Walkathon today Sunday 21st January 2018 as part of the UAE 1st Customs Week 2018 at Al Khawaneej 3-km walking track. A total of 1,000 Dubai Government employees, clients and p ...

January 18, 2018

Dubai Customs Knowledge Club organizes lecture titled “Zayed: The Exceptional Character ​Customs Knowledge Club at Dubai Customs kicked off the events of  Year of Zayed with a lecture titled “Zayed: The Exceptional Character” by Dr Adbullah bin Shamaa. The lecture is part of a series of events organized by Dubai Customs followi ...

January 17, 2018

Dubai Customs to launch its events within 1st UAE Customs Week​     Dubai Customs is all geared up to launch its 1st UAE Customs Week 2018 from 21 to 25 January, following and building on the success of the last two editions of Dubai Customs Week. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CE ...

January 15, 2018

Dubai Customs launches Year of Zayed Exhibition within Carpet and Arts Oasis 2018   Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih inaugurated the Year of Zayed Exhibition at the Carpet & Art Oasis 2018. The Exhibition aims at shedding light on the great historical role of the late Sheikh Zayed in founding the UAE, devel ...

January 14, 2018

Dubai Customs’ Director discusses bilateral cooperation with Canadian Consul General​ Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a meeting with His Excellency Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Consul General of Canada in Dubai. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Canada and Dubai especially in bilateral trade and ...

January 10, 2018

Dubai Customs employees and clients make a 950-photo mosaic to thank Mohammed bin Zayed​To express thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Dubai Customs built a giant photo mosaic titled “Thank you Mohammed bin Zayed” in re ...

January 08, 2018

Dubai Customs receives Azerbaikjani outgoing Consul General   HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, received the Azerbaijani outgoing Consul General Parvez Ismayilzada in the presence of Alnoor Aleef, Azerbaijani Commercial Representative. He thanked Zada for his dedicated service in Dubai ...

January 03, 2018

Dubai Customs commences Year of Zayed with “A Touch of Giving” initiative ​ Dubai Customs started the new year; Year of Zayed 2018 with the launch of “A Touch of Giving” agreement signed with Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation. The agreement is part of Dubai Customs’ efforts to support and guide minors in their academic ...

January 01, 2018

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority benchmarks with Dubai Customs on CSR  Dubai Customs’ CSR section received a delegation from Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority who came to learn about the Department’s CSR efforts and initiatives.     Around 162 initiatives were carried out by Dubai Customs throughout the ye ...

December 30, 2017

Rashid Ports receives 4 giant cruise ships simultaneously​ The cruise quay at Rashid Port received four cruise ships simultaneously on Friday 29th December: AIDAStella, Mein Schiff 5, MSC Splendida and Costa Mediterranea.     This is the first time the Port receives four cruise ships togethe ...

December 29, 2017

Dubai Customs concludes Year of Giving building a mosque in NigerDubai Customs concludes its Year of Giving with an agreement with Dar Al Ber Society to build Martyer Mosque in Niger. The building will be financed from donations of Dubai Customs’ employees which reflects the great noble values that the UAE communi ...

December 28, 2017

Dubai Customs passenger operations geared up to handle busy New Year’s festive season  As the New Year draws closer, everything is set and ready by Dubai Customs to handle large influx of travelers in Dubai’s airports over the festive season. The Passenger Operations Department of Dubai Customs has taken all measures and arrange ...

December 28, 2017

Dubai Customs urges traders to complete VAT registration with FTA  ​Dubai Customs has called upon all businesses that meet value-added tax (VAT) registration conditions to complete the registration procedures required by the Federal Tax Authority and obtain their Tax Registration Number (TRN). In a recent Customs No ...

December 27, 2017

Dubai Customs kicks off 23rd Carpet & Art Oasis 2018 ​Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih kicked off the 23rd Carpet & Art Oasis 2018 which is organized this year under the theme “A Fabric of Innovation” from 26th December 2017 to 15th January 2018 at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), S ...

December 26, 2017

Around 607k transactions carried out by Port Rashid in first nine months​ Dubai Customs smart innovations have helped increase number of customs transactions in general and in Port Rashid in particular. The Port has dealt with 606,922 transactions in the first nine months of 2017. Electronic clearance had the lion’s shar ...

December 25, 2017

Dubai Customs Director and Consul-General of Japan discuss furthering cooperation​ Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, received Japan’s Consul-General in Dubai Akima Umezawa, where they discussed reinforcing mutual cooperation to enhance trade and customs ties between the United Arab Emirates and Japan. Welcoming th ...

December 18, 2017

Dubai Customs celebrates the Bahraini National Day​       Dubai Customs' Passenger Operations Department at Dubai International Airport, terminal (1) celebrated the 46th Bahraini National Day which falls on 16th December every year. Hawiyati (My Identity) Team of Dubai Airports, part ...

December 13, 2017

Dubai Customs carries out 40 voluntary initiatives during 2017 ​ Dubai Customs carried out 40 charity voluntary initiatives that targeted 30,000 people in Dubai this year. All of the initiatives were inspired and based on the pillars and principles of the Year of Giving.   Director of Dubai Custom Ahmed M ...