Dubai Customs bags international award in CSR

Dubai Customs bagged the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category’s "Middle East Business Leaders Award 2016". The award, organized by The American Leadership Development Association (ALDA) in cooperation with the International Leaders Magazine and sponsored by The Federation of GCC Chambers, is a mark of recognition toward the achievement acquired by the business leaders. It celebrates the achievements and innovations of the best business leaders who have the vision to develop their organizations, economy, region and the world.   

Khalil Saqer, Director of Corporate Communication Department in Dubai Customs received the award in London from Stephen Timms, British Member of Parliament (PM) on behalf of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, and Chairman or Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC).

Thirty awards were given to business leaders from 10 countries in different categories.

“This award is one of many accolades and recognitions Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) already has. It’s a clear indication of how important CSR to us is. We are an integral part of the national economy and this reflects in us contributing towards a better society as well.

“PCFC has led a number of initiatives to support CSR considering it a national duty. We are studying 10 main initiatives to adopt during the Year of Giving as declared by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan” Saqr said.