Celebrating the International Customs Day concurs with the 1st Dubai Customs Week, which is running from January 24 to 28, 2016, under the motto “Dubai Customs.. A World of Digital Innovations”. The audience watched a short film on the inception and role of the WCO.
H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said that the International Customs Day 2016 presents the opportunity to Customs administrations around the world to showcase and further promote their use of Information and Communication Technologies.
In his speech, Musabih spoke about the history of the World Customs Organization (WCO), which was established in 1952 as an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations.
“Today, the WCO represents 180 Customs administrations across the globe that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade. As the global centre of Customs expertise, the WCO is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters. The UAE has become a member of the WCO in 1973,” Musabih said.
The WCO offers support and guidance to Customs administrations worldwide to ensure optimal compliance with trade laws. It highly regards Dubai Customs for its salient contribution to upgrading Customs processes globally, added the Director of Dubai Customs.
The activities of the 1st Dubai Customs Week are still running at Customs centers across Dubai. Daily competitions are being held at Jebel Ali & Tecom Customs Management throughout the Week. A delegation from the department made a visit to the Higher College of Technology-Dubai and held a presentation on Dubai Customs’ community role.
Moreover, two lectures were delivered on DC’s IPR protection ventures at 2nd December Preparatory School in Dubai and Canadian University- Dubai.
Dr Abdullah Al Kamali from the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, delivered a lecture to the staff of the Coastal Customs Centres Management, titled “Job Loyalty” to boost their sense of loyalty to their work. The Client Management Department at Dubai Customs hosted a seminar on secure trade at DXB Terminal 1. At the Dubai Cargo Village Customs Centre, DC officers organised a workshop for clients on Customs procedures offered at the centre and on smart devices.
At the Dry Port Customs Centre, officials presented a workshop for clients on the centre’s services and another workshop on Customs warehouses.
In addition, five cars and five motorcycles are being given away in daily draws throughout the Week. Clients can participate in the draw by logging into www.dubaicustoms.gov.ae or personally visiting one of the customs centers taking part in the Week initiative, which are Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs Management, Dubai Cargo Village Customs Center, Dry Port Customs Center, Hatta Border Customs Center, Creek Entry Customs Center (Shendagha), and Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour. Lucky winners are being announced everyday on Dubai Customs web portal.
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