Hamdan bin Mohammed Directs Dubai Customs to Become the Best Globally in Services and Trade Facilitation
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has issued clear directives to Dubai Customs aimed at enhancing its global standing in customs services and trade facilitation. This directive reflects Dubai’s commitment to achieving excellence and quality, as His Highness believes that effective customs systems are a fundamental pillar for protecting the national economy and increasing the emirate’s competitiveness in the global market.
Dubai Customs’ Strategy for Global Excellence
During His Highness’s visit to the Dubai Customs headquarters, accompanied by several senior officials, he reviewed various strategies focused on facilitating trade movement and enhancing economic competitiveness. His Highness stated, “We have directed that Dubai Customs be the best globally in providing customs services and trade facilitation,” emphasizing that the application of innovation and modern technology is essential to achieving these goals. These strategies are part of a comprehensive framework aimed at improving system efficiency and ensuring the smooth flow of goods.
Modern Technologies and Their Role in Performance Improvement
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed highlighted the importance of utilizing advanced technologies in the coming years. It is essential for Dubai Customs to keep pace with the rapid transformations in global trade by enhancing the efficiency of procedures and their execution speed. This includes adopting integrated digital solutions that facilitate business operations and strengthen trust among stakeholders. Additionally, new initiatives were mentioned, such as the “Coordinator 2.0” platform, which represents a significant leap in improving customs service performance.
Dubai’s Commitment to Developing Customs as a Key Economic Component
Dubai Customs serves as the first line of defense for the national economy, acting as a pivotal partner in achieving the goals of Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33). Developing customs infrastructure and modernizing the rapid-response service chain has been prioritized strategically. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan affirmed, “We are keen to continue investing in the development of Dubai Customs’ capabilities” to ensure its continued excellence in global customs operations.
The Future Vision of Dubai Customs
Dubai Customs aims to enhance its role in protecting the community and facilitating trade through strategies that integrate artificial intelligence at all levels of customs operations. His Highness noted that exceptional performance reflects Dubai’s ability to face challenges and compete globally, with Dubai Customs being a reference point for speed, accuracy, and innovation, working towards achieving the UAE’s vision in entrepreneurship and trade.
Through these steps, Dubai is striving to advance sustainable economic development by enhancing Dubai Customs’ capabilities to be the best globally in services and trade facilitation.