​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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: ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 " ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

Due 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

Two 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​"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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Hamriyah 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Hatta 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

The 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Enhancing 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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- ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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, ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

As 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 ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

The 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

The 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 ...

The 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​  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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ ​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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​ 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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​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”, ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

Along 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 ...

​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 ...

​​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​ 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 ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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.  ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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) ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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' ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

The 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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. ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Following 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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. ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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' ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​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, ...

​​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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.  ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

In 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Under 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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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. ...

​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 ...

​​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​ 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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

Within 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 ...

​ 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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​ 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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

​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 ...

Jebel 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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

In 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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

Dubai 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 ...

 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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.  ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​ 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 ...

​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 ...

In 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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...

​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 ...