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 reading among different segments of society. A total of 13 events were organized during the month and targeted both employees and passengers which included distribution of 3,000 books in different fields to employees at the main building and customs centers, as well as Terminal 1 passengers.
“Qissati” (My Story) book by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai was distributed to heads of departments.
Customs Training Center in cooperation with the Corporate Communication Department organized a self-development workshop at Zabeel park in conjunction with the month of reading.
Commenting on this Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department said:
“Dubai Customs adopt different programs and initiatives that expose employees and their families, regardless of age or nationality, to the value of the written word. The month of reading is an invitation to read but reading all year round is our strategic goal. We would love to see reading a daily practice throughout the year in support of the vision of the wise leadership which, in 2016, announced the national reading strategy 20116-2026.”