Dubai Customs welcomes 1,000 seamen and boat commanders to “Sufrat Al Khair (Feast of Giving)
Dubai Customs organized “Sufrat Al Khair (Feast of Giving) initiative which targeted more than a 1,000 seamen, boat commanders and owners of dhows at Dubai Creek. The initiative is part of the Year of Giving initiative following the wise directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The imitative was coordinated between Coastal Customs Centers and volunteering team at Dubai Customs to enhance values of solidarity and communication with the seamen at the Creek following the example of the Founding Fathers.
“Sufrat Al Khair”, which will be organized throughout the year at all customs centers in Dubai, is one of 10 initiatives Dubai Customs launched for the year of giving. The imitative was selected from 160 ideas discussed during a brain storming session organized by Dubai Customs.
Dubai Customs adopts this initiative and similar ones as an integral part of its CSR efforts to materialize the government vision of helping the UAE become the best country in the world in all fields.
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.