Dubai, UAE -- In 2023, Dubai Customs managed 46.87 million bags from 206,396 flights, averaging 128,400 bags daily and played a role in the reception of a record-breaking 17.15 million international visitors. The Passenger Operations Department has over 845 inspection officers supported by 77 baggage inspection devices. Ibrahim Al Kamali,...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Customs has successfully processed more than 30.4 million customs transactions during the entire year of 2023. This set a new record for the highest number of customs transactions handled by Dubai Customs, showcasing a 17.5% growth compared to the 25.8 million transactions in 2022. This success is attributed...

DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Customs has experienced a robust 13 percent increase with 21.6 million transactions during the first nine months of this year. This surge contrasts with the 19 million transactions recorded during the same period last year. The upswing aligns with the targets of Dubai’s economic agenda D33,...

DUBAI, UAE –The Dubai Customs apprehended a traveler arriving from a European country who was trying to smuggle various small drugs that were cleverly concealed within his luggage. The items included 292 hallucinogenic pills, five hallucinogenic stamps, 13.84 grams of hallucinogenic powder, 7.38 grams of crack cocaine and 274.59 grams...

MoU to enhance digital solutions for efficiency.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs recently convened an extensive meeting with the courier and express shipping companies, aimed at bolstering the seamless operation of e-commerce activities. It also aims at solidifying Dubai's position as a global e-commerce epicenter, aligning with the strategic objectives of the Emirate’s economic agenda. The meeting...

DUBAI, UAE - The Customs Intelligence Management within Dubai Customs has successfully thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle controlled drugs and restricted medications via air shipments into the country. The total haul amounted to 171,600 pills and these operations underscore the department's resolute stance against illicit activities. In the first...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs has, to date, processed 214 customs transactions worth US$38.7 million (AED142.2 million) under cover of the International Road Transport (TIR Carnet) system, the global customs transit procedure. Dubai Customs cleared the first transit consignment under the TIR carnet in 2020. Dubai Customs is a signatory...

DUBAI, UAE - 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 10 percent surge from the 12.7 million transactions registered in the same period last year. The UAE economy is poised to experience further...

Dubai, UAE-- Officials from Dubai Customs and Japan's consulate have discussed ways to boost trade cooperation between the two countries in a meeting in Dubai. The officials from the consulate expressed appreciation for Dubai Customs and its role in collaborating with international customs authorities and organizations to combat drug smuggling...

DUBAI, UAE- Dubai Customs has assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700 kilograms of "methamphetamine" powder, valued at approximately US$310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship originating from an Asian country and bound for Japan. The successful operation led to the...

Dubai, UAE-- Dubai Customs has scuttled nearly 2,600 attempts during the last three years to smuggle drugs, combating a concerted campaign to bring in drugs into the emirate as it commemorates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26th each year. Between 2020 and 2022, Dubai...

The boost in foreign trade comes on the back of the signing of the comprehensive economic partnership agreements that the UAE has inked so far. As the agreements take effect, a new phase of trade exchange commences that promises a substantial boost in quality and quantity, expanding the global trade...

Dubai, UAE-- Aiming to boost trade and economic cooperation with New Zealand, Dubai Customs held a meeting with diplomats and economists from there to explore potential for economic growth. Ahmed Mahboub Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, engaged with a delegation of...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs (DC) successfully seized, over the past three years, nearly 330 tons and over 200 samples of animal and plant species that violate the international Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which the UAE joined in 1990. DC revealed...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Customs has discussed with the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) how they can further enhance their customs services and boost returns on commercial operations. Dr. Hussam Jumaa, Director of Service Innovation at Dubai Customs, and Anthony Mills, the Executive Director of the Global GInI, discussed various initiatives to improve...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers discussed supporting  businesses and the private sector and enhance the emirate’s competitiveness following Dubai's strategic plans and vision. These were the highlights of the meeting between Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and...

Dubai, UAE-- Dubai Customs has completed 25.7 million customs transactions and made 2,147 seizures in 2022, while also winning several global awards besides launching a number of products to reduce cost for clients and increase their revenue, the Customs said. Dubai Customs dealt with 388 intellectual property disputes in 2022,...

Dubai, UAE— Dubai Customs and a delegation from South Korea have discussed ways to further develop mutual trade cooperation. Dubai Customs also shared their experience in developing smart customs services and digital systems with the delegation. The meeting, held at Dubai Customs headquarters, shed light on virtual reality programmes that...

Dubai Customs provides the services and facilities to licensed companies in the free zones of the Emirate to boost investments and attract more investors.

The UAE and Italy are looking to widen trade ties between the two countries, and in this regard an Italian delegation met with Dubai Customs to further economic cooperation.

Dubai, UAE--The number of innovations at Dubai Customs have been significantly increasing, as shown by the department's Innovation League, which is Innovation Centre's leading initiative to stimulate and encourage competition between departments and employees to develop more innovations. The Innovation League results showed an increase in the number of innovations...

The initiative will also help in consolidating controls and combat all customs violations, including smuggling.

"We provide the best facilities and customs services to Indian businesses which can also benefit from the advanced infrastructure and logistics," Dubai customs official Musabih said.

On the inaugural day of GITEX Technology Week 2021, Dubai Customs launched I-Box smart lockers for storing commercial items or valuable cargo carried on by inbound transit passengers. Travelers can keep their valuable goods in the lockers at the airport customs center on arrival without paying duty and collect them...

Days before the EXPO2020 kicks off, Dubai Customs has cleared goods worth AED948 million that will be exhibited at the grand event. The total weight of the goods stood at mammoth 12,600 tonnes.

The new system will speed up the refund process as customers can now submit refund claims immediately after loading vessels’ departure It will also expedite the export of all kinds of goods Dubai Customs has joined hands with DP World, UAE Region, to scale up the export of cargo load...

1118 seizures made in 2020 at different entry points in Dubai Punishment for possession of drugs range from 4 years in prison to death Dubai Customs announced on Saturday, June 26, that it made 398 seizures during the first quarter of 2021, said local reports. The announcement came as the...