Dubai Customs wins El Baz Award for 3rd time

Press release
Published March 6th, 2017 - 11:19 GMT

During the event
During the event

Dubai Customs won The El Baz Award for Excellence in Organizational Sustainability under the public sector category for the third time. The Award was developed and launched by Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart university (HBMSU) to encourage organizations to continue and develop more in CSR and support the implementation of CSR that is fit for the 21st Century.

Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department at Dubai Customs received the award today (Monday 6th March) from His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al HammadiMinister of Education and the award’s certificate from H.E. Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Governors of (HBMSU) in a special award ceremony that was  held under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and HBMSU President in The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina.

In a televisied speech, Dr. Farouq El Bazz thanked Dubai Customs and its continual participation in the award. He praised the role Dubai Customs plays at the social front and its valuable initiatives that benefit different categories of people, considering it as a source of pride and an example to be followed by all. 

Commenting on the award Khalil Saqr said:

“We are happy to have won this prestigious award for the third time. This reflects how committed and serious we are in developing and organizing CSR initiatives in fulfilment of the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Sustaining environment and helping community around us has become a daily practice in Dubai Customs”.

Between 2009 and 2016, Dubai Customs has bagged 29 CSR awards. It has organized and participated in 1176 social initiatives that benefited around 6 million 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.

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