(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 16th January, 2018 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs has announced that it will launch its 1st UAE Customs Week 2018 from 21st to 25th January, following and building on the success of the last two editions of Dubai Customs Week.
Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said that the week is an opportunity to engage all segments of society in supporting and learning about customs work.
Dubai Customs will have a number of awareness activities in 1st UAE Customs Week 2018. Sheikh Zayed Exhibition will be a highlight of the week. Historical documents and pictures will be on display, which reflects the great role of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed played in founding the UAE. There will be also a walkathon at Al Khawaneej Walking Track on 21st January.
Dubai Customs will also hold an award ceremony at Etihad Museum for clients registered in the Authorised Economic Operator, in the presence of senior executives from Federal Customs Authority and local customs departments.
"It's very important to help everyone learn the essential role customs departments in the UAE play to sustain economic growth and protect the country. This will help us serve our clients in a better way to achieve better growth following the wise vision of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum," bin Sulayem said.
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said, "We designed the activities of 1st UAE Customs Week 2018 to include and reach out to clients, employees, partners in all our customs centres. We will coordinate with schools and universities to organise awareness field visits for younger generations to customs centres. Daily positive communication with clients and partners is a priority for us because we know that success needs collective efforts from everyone."
WAM/Rola Alghoul/Esraa Ismail
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