Dubai Customs releases its corporate Sustainability Report 2013

Press release

Published December 31st, 2014 - 04:40 GMT

H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs

As part of its strong commitment to social responsibility and organizational sustainability, Dubai Customs released its sixth annual sustainability report for the year 2013. This report is designed to highlight the efforts and activities undertaken by Dubai Customs to address social, environmental, economic and organizational impacts within its scope of work for the past year. It outlines how DC’s business model supports its sustainability values for today as well as for the future.

Dubai Customs’ sixth annual sustainability report is in accordance with the fourth generation (G4) of the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) guidelines.

H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said “Proceeding from the forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, for Dubai to be the world’s center of now and tomorrow, we firmly believe that an effective sustainability management is the road map into securing a brighter and happier future for Dubai and its people.”

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.