Dubai Customs handles 5.535 million bags, makes 166 seizures at Airport Terminal 2 in 2022

Dubai Customs handles 5.535 million bags, makes 166 seizures at Airport Terminal 2 in 2022

DUBAI,15th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs' Terminal 2 Customs Centre has achieved a remarkable feat by handling 5.535 million bags and making 166 seizures in 2022. To promote the growth of tourism and travel in Dubai, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs and CEO of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, led a nighttime tour of Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport's customs centre, accompanied by the department's leadership team.

Ibrahim Al Kamali, Director of Passenger Operations Department, and Falah Khalil Al Samak, Senior Manager of Terminal 2 Operations, briefed Musabih on the centre's operations and the constant improvement of customs services and facilities offered to visitors and jetsetters.

Musabih commended the hard-working staff at the centre and their unwavering dedication to improving customs services for passengers. He emphasised that Dubai's customs centres are constantly evolving and providing better services and amenities for tourists and travelers, which aligns with the UAE's ambitious plans to boost tourism and travel and solidify its position as a global and regional hub. In 2023, the UAE will host the COP28 global climate change conference at Expo Dubai, further enhancing its critical role as a hub for global sustainability efforts.

Musabih reaffirmed Dubai Customs' commitment