Dubai Customs Honors 1200 Long-Serving Employees for Their Dedication
Towards 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 Hotel in Dubai. The purpose was to recognize and commend individuals with extended years of service, exceptional performance, and steadfast commitment to their professional duties. The gathering, attended by H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, executive directors, and heads of departments, celebrated approximately 1200 employees.
Expressing his satisfaction, the Director-General of Dubai Customs remarked, "We are pleased to acknowledge a distinguished cohort of our employees who possess accumulated experience and have dedicated many years to our service. This occasion provides us with the opportunity to extend our gratitude to our human resources, wishing them continued success and advancement in realizing Dubai Customs' vision and objectives, where our human capital remains the cornerstone of its leadership and excellence. The efforts of Dubai Customs employees were fundamental in crowning the department with the Elite Award in the largest assessment cycle in the history of the Dubai Government Excellence program."
He continued, "Dubai's government is committed to cultivating a healthy and joyful work environment in governmental bodies, aiming to ensure employee satisfaction and engagement for heightened productivity and the delivery of globally competitive services. At Dubai Customs, we are committed to introducing initiatives that align with the Dubai government's vision, enhancing organizational loyalty, and nurturing robust relationships among work teams. Notably, the department has earned recognition as the top local workplace and among the region's top ten workplaces."
Highlighting their unwavering commitment, Musabih emphasized, "Dubai Customs adheres to a steadfast approach in ensuring the happiness of its employees, sparing no effort to encourage and support them in their professional and personal journeys. We strive to provide a motivating work environment that aligns with their aspirations and enables them to adapt to the rapid changes in our surroundings."
Mohammed Al Ghaffari, Executive Director, Human Resources, Finance and Administration Division at Dubai Customs, conveyed profound gratitude for the substantial contributions of those who dedicated many years to the service of Dubai Customs. He acknowledged their pivotal role in the department's success, symbolizing dedication, loyalty, and business development. Al-Ghaffari expressed hope that these experienced individuals would continue to inspire and guide their new colleagues as role models.
Representing the honored employees, Yousef Al-Hashimi, (Acting) Executive Director, Customer Management Division, commended Dubai Customs for establishing a positive work environment and fostering a happy atmosphere through the adoption of innovative ideas.
Al-Hashimi praised the honorees as elite professionals, active contributors to the customs work system in the country, serving as a source of inspiration and role models for their colleagues. During his speech, Al-Hashimi shared his own experience spanning over 30 years in Dubai Customs.