​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 ...

​Strengthening workforce readiness across the customs and logistics sectorsDubai Logistics Academy completes 57% of its annual training plan in the first half of 2026Putting its forward-looking vision into practice, Dubai Customs continues to invest ...

​Supporting Dubai’s AI ambitions and preparing its economy for the futureDubai Customs harnesses AI to strengthen customs readiness and support the future of tradeOCTA and ACI: Two strategic projects advancing Dubai Customs’ vision for a smarter, ...

​More than 61,000 calls and a 98% score on the Instant Happiness Index confirm the success of a human-centred service ecosystem that empowers the business communityDubai Customs redefines the customer experience through smart government services that ...

​Dubai Customs economic packages provide more than AED 79 million in liquidity for the private sector and help maintain trade flows worth AED 33.9 billionMeasures introduced under Dubai’s economic support packages strengthen resilience, support trade ...

​Dubai Customs showcases career opportunities at the National Service Career FairAs part of its efforts to empower national talent as part of an integrated professional development framework, Dubai Customs is showcasing the career opportunities avail ...

​Under its 2026–2030 strategy to advance institutional excellence and strengthen Dubai’s competitivenessDubai Customs invests in its leaders to sharpen global trade foresightAbdullah Busenad: We are developing leaders with a global mindset to str ...

​Baggage inspection in arrivals halls takes no more than seven secondsDubai Customs fully prepared for peak summer travel seasonKhalid Ahmed: Dedicated pet inspection rooms to be introduced at Dubai Airports terminalsDubai Customs has raised its ...

​Dubai Customs leads a global logistics bridge in strategic partnership with Emirates SkyCargoIntegrated system ensures uninterrupted trade flows amid evolving regional circumstancesAbdulla bin Damithan: Mohammed bin Rashid ‘s vision has made res ...

​Joint Security Operation Reflects Strength of Institutional IntegrationDubai Customs and Dubai Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle 279,000 Pregabalin PillsStrategic partnership between the first line of defense and anti-narcotics efforts cements Dubai's ...

​Dubai Customs launches new K9 fleet to strengthen anti-drug operations​Dubai Customs has launched a new fleet of vehicles for its K9 Unit to coincide with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and in support of the UAE's n ...

​A Vision That Builds Safety — Dubai Customs Cements Its Global Leadership in Combating Drugs502 seizures. More than 2.3 million narcotic tablets intercepted. 406 kilograms of controlled substances and psychotropic substances seized. All in just the ...

​Dubai Customs Completes Phase Two of "Masar 33"The "Executive Leadership" Program Equips Second and Third-Tier Leaders for a Trip to Singapore to Explore the Future of Trade, Supply Chains, and Digital TransformationH.E. Dr. Abdu ...

​Six Awards, One Message: Dubai Customs Sets the Global Standard for Communication and SustainabilityAwards from the United States, the United Kingdom, India, New Zealand, and the Arab region reflect the success of an institutional vision built o ...

​Protecting Thousands of Families from the Threat of Drugs and Safeguarding the Health of Future GenerationsDubai's Security Leadership Beyond Borders: Customs Intelligence Foils Major Drug Shipment, Reinforcing Global Community SafetyAbdulla Bus ...

​Dubai Customs intercepts 223 endangered animals in wildlife trafficking case at Dubai International AirportAbandoned suitcase sparks major wildlife seizure as customs officers uncover lizards, snakes, frogs and scorpions hidden inside passenger bagg ...

​Dubai Customs Launches “Tadalal” Employee Experience Center to Enhance Quality of Work Life and Employee EngagementAs part of its ongoing commitment to investing in human capital and enhancing quality of work life, Dubai Customs has launched the “Ta ...

​Dubai Customs Raises Operational Readiness across Ports and Airports to Ensure Smooth Arrival of Pilgrims and Travelers during Eid Al-Adha holidaySmart Systems and Proactive Plans Enhance Passenger Flow and Safe Travel During Peak Season​As part of ...

​Dubai Customs boosts economic security and trade continuity through Shahin, a disruptive smart digital monitoring systemDigital initiative strengthens supply chain resilience through Green Corridor integrationAs global trade and logistics continue t ...