​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 Customs’ stand and learnt about its latest initiatives. He highly applauded the advanced level that Dubai Customs reached within its efforts to facilitate passengers’ traffic and protect society from the perils of restricted and prohibited materials.

Between 7 and 9 May Dubai Customs is showcasing two initiatives: Smart Detection System (SDS) and Explosive Detection Device (EDD) as part of Dubai Customs’ effort in promoting Dubai as a global trade and tourism hub.
Airport Show 2018 hosts 300 exhibitors from more than 90 countries. 

Ibrahim Al Kamali, director of passenger operations at Dubai Customs said: “There is a strategic partnership between Dubai Airports and Dubai Customs who work together towards a unified vision and a common objective. Both parties work hard to overcome different challenges and provide the clients with the best services which maintains Dubai’s status as a modern city. This will also enhance and sustain Dubai International Airport’s leading position globally.

The number of Dubai International Airport passengers has risen 5.5% to 88.2m passengers in 2017”
The explosive Detection Device (EDD) is a training suitcase equipped with a camera for documentation and remote communication and a data software. The suitcase has different materials, samples, an ipad for clearance of cargo in case of emergency, barcode device, scanner, reader and projector. 
The Smart Detection System (SDS) is the first of its kind in the world. It connects different internal inspection units which detects suspected luggage using the x-ray techniques to the main inspection hall where inspectors manually inspect suspected luggage.