​In its first participation: seven gold, seven silver and three bronze awardsDebut Dubai Customs Goes 17 for 24 at the Stevie AwardsProjects harnessing artificial intelligence, smart control and the circular economy to enhance trade efficiency, p ...

​Supporting corporate liquidity and Dubai’s competitiveness as a global hub for trade and businessDubai Customs Completes 1.36 Million Customs Deposit Refund Applications in H1 2026, a 3.6% increaseAED 6.9 Billion in Applications Submitted, recording ...

​Dubai Customs records 99.3% cashless payment rate in H1 2026 with a digital channel adoption rate of 99.6%Data reflects growing impact of the Dubai Cashless strategy and the Dubai Customs Strategy 2026-2030 to enhance the emirate’s competitivenessDu ...

​From Simulation to Service: 33 Inspectors Graduate from Dubai Customs’ “Masar 33”Fourth and Fifth Batches of the Advanced Security Refresher Course Graduate in Cooperation with Dubai Police AcademyDubai Customs has strengthened the readiness of ...

​Talent That Powers Trade: Dubai Customs Draws the Next Generation at Ru'ya 20263,182 Applicants and 213 Job Interviews During Its Participation in “Ru’ya 2026”Dr. Abdulla Busenad: “We invest in national talent that leads the future of custom ...

​Dubai Customs launches strategic plan 2026–2030 to enhance emirate’s competitiveness support trade growthDubai Customs has launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2030 under the theme ‘Enabling Trusted Trade… Enabling the Economy,’ in a move aimed at ...

​Dubai Customs reinforces city’s position as key global trade gateway with trade through Hatta crossing surging 175% in H1 2026Overall trade value through Customs facility exceeds AED37.08 billion in H1 2026Abdulla bin Damithan: Hatta Border Cros ...

​Dubai Customs Showcases Its Initiatives to Empower the Business Community at the Executive Networking Forumfour circulars benefit 6,613 companies as e-commerce exemption threshold rises to AED 1,000Dubai Customs participated in the DSO Executive Net ...

​Dubai Customs Turns Speed Into Value: Air Cargo Transactions Surge 53% in H1 202618.2 million transactions, 47% growth in cargo weight — Air Cargo Centers redefine transit efficiency• E-commerce surge: Over 6.2 million postal parcels signal ...

​From Classroom to Career: Dubai Customs Graduates 36 Students in Masar 33, Summer Camp Programs• 12 government and private entities support the students' career guidance and readiness experience• 26 students took part in "Dubai Summer Camp& ...

​Building Blocks of Growth: Dubai Customs Reinforces Construction Materials Partnership for a More Competitive Economy• 1.57 million customs declarations for construction materials in 2025 reflect the sector's economic significance• Exploring com ...

​As families return and the new school year gets underwayDubai Customs puts peak arrivals on the fast track77 baggage screening machines and round-the-clock teams keep arrivals movingKhalid Ahmed: We plan ahead for peak travel to make arrivals fa ...

​Dubai Customs Fast-Tracks Humanitarian Aid to 167 Countries$1.25 Billion in humanitarian shipments through Dubai over five yearsAbdulla Busenad: We turn customs efficiency into global humanitarian impact• 12,830 customs transactions for humanita ...

​Powering the UAE's Edge: Dubai Customs Turns Operations into Competitive AdvantageThe 2026 Competitiveness Report tracks a direct impact from Dubai Customs on 7 indicators and a partial impact on 62 of 69 indicatorsAbdulla Busenad: We're mov ...

​Dubai Customs foils export of 70 million illicit cigarettes to EuropeSeven tons of tobacco seized across three air cargo facilities as precise targeting identifies nine shipments linked to one importerDeclared as “clothing” but containing 360,500 ca ...

​Dubai Customs strengthens Emirati suppliers’ presence in government projects and expands growth opportunities for national companiesTargeted initiatives and growing contracts support Emirati entrepreneurs and put the objectives of the Dubai Economic ...

​Dubai Customs develops summer camps into a national platform for preparing future-ready talent26 students gain an integrated professional experience across two cohorts and 24 training days in preparation for university life and the labour market11 t ...

​Melted, shaped into thin rods and embedded inside the suitcase’s rubber frame and inner structureDubai Customs foils sophisticated attempt to smuggle 460 grams of raw goldDubai Customs urges travellers not to carry bags or luggage belonging to other ...