A delegation from FNRC visits Dubai Customs
Dubai Customs received on 26th January 2009 a delegation from the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (FNRC) as part of the continuous cooperation between Dubai Customs and different local and Federal organizations in exchange of expertise and knowledge.
The FNRC delegation viewed the latest technology used by Dubai Customs in seizing radioactive substances and recognized the professional programmes designed to qualify customs inspectors on handling, operating and maintaining radioactive detection equipment.
The systems, equipment and fittings in use at Dubai Customs Operations Room have been viewed by the delegation as well seeking the possibility of benefiting from them.
While learning about the mobile laboratory developed by Dubai Customs and becoming aware of the techniques and the special fittings in use, the NCR delegation was briefed by Mr. Musabah, Senior Manager of Technical Support department on the lab’s uses and services that might internally and externally be delivered in connection with narcotics, explosives, radioactive substances, chemicals and imaging facilities.
The positives results made by the customs laboratory following its recent commissioning have been recognized as well.
Affirming FNRC keenness on continuous communication with Dubai Customs in areas of common interest, the visiting delegation was satisfied with the results of the visit and how Dubai Customs may contribute to FNRC business in future.
Mr. Musabah said that, “Dubai Customs confirmed its willingness to deliver its services and cumulative expertise to different government organizations in the country to support the society and the national economy”.
He affirmed that Dubai customs used the “latest technologies including development of systems in place as to achieve its strategic objectives; mainly to enhance economic and social development in the state.
