FCA celebrates International Customs Day

This year's slogan is: 'The Role of Customs in the Protection of Society'.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mohammad Al-Muhairi, General Manager of FCA said: 'Customs, which traditionally performed fiscal and economic missions based on collecting taxes and controlling movements of goods, persons and commodities, is now involved in a much wider range of activities, which gradually transform its role to protecting society.'

Al Muhairi added: 'Protecting national markets from counterfeits, society from drugs, and the environment from waste and hazardous products are all examples of this new and wider role. Through these activities, Customs contributes to the development of the economies of the countries, and ensures proper management of international trade.'

'Implementing the latest technologies available world wide is one of the commitments FCA and all local customs department have undertaken with a view to smoothen the flow of products through borders, and maximize the UAE's ability to compete regionally,' he noted.

Al Muhairi concluded by highlighting the importance of the change in the concepts and work of Customs in positively positioning the UAE as a role model for all MENA countries, and comes as a direct result of the pioneering vision of H.H. sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.