Dubai travellers can disclose their belongings even before flying into Dubai

Dubai travellers can disclose their belongings even before flying into Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai Customs has made improvements in its iDeclare app which effectively allow travellers to disclose their belongings even before they come into the country. This was revealed by top Dubai Customs officials while making a presentation of its strategies to a delegation from the Global Excellence Council as part of the agenda of the Dubai Forum for Government Best Practices. The forum is a leading knowledge-sharing platform for government officials and lies at the centre of the Dubai Government Excellence (DGE) programme, which was established 25 years ago to elevate the performance of the government of Dubai by drawing on international best practices. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said, “We have made improvements to the smart iDeclare app, which allows travelers to disclose their belongings before coming to the country, and in a few minutes. Dubai Customs is working to enhance the Authorised Economic Operator programme, which grants benefits to members that support trade facilitation.” He said: “We are happy we are an important part in Dubai’s pivotal role in global trade and tourism. We regularly meet with our clients to learn more about their needs, aspirations and