The Abu Dhabi Customs has awarded a $9.7 million contract to Rapiscan Systems, a leading global supplier of security inspection systems for provision of advanced cargo, baggage and aviation security scanning equipments.
The systems will be used to help Abu Dhabi Customs detect concealed potential security threats, contraband and smuggled items and to help enforce Customs regulations.
Multiple Rapiscan scanning systems are to be deployed across Customs centres in Abu Dhabi, including airports at Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, a seaport at Mussafah, major post offices, and a number of border Customs centres.
The new contract compliments Abu Dhabi Customs ongoing efforts to facilitate trade and ensure the protection of the borders and citizens in Abu Dhabi and the UAE in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance.
HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Department of Finance which oversees Abu Dhabi Customs, said: "It is our vision to be amongst the top five governments in the world and from that perspective we have been continuously developing our financial frameworks and policies, and our Customs operations to facilitate trade and protect our borders and citizens.
"We live in an age of growing global commerce and increasingly complex and demanding security and customs enforcement requirements. And as one of the leading commercial hubs in the Arabian Gulf region, we are well aware of the need to stay up-to-date with the latest security and screening technologies. With the help of our select partners we aim to create a comprehensive approach to all our screening requirements." Saeed Ahmed Abdullah Al Muhari, Director General of Abu Dhabi General Administration of Customs added: "The new agreement will provide advanced and flexible screening systems to meet Abu Dhabi’s mobile inspection, air cargo screening and baggage scanning requirements. We are continuously striving to enhance security systems at the various checkpoints in the Emirate and facilitate import/ export procedures." This is the second security and screening agreement signed recently by the Abu Dhabi Customs.
