World Security to provide security solutions to Dubai Customs Head Office

Press release

Published May 8th, 2011 - 12:12 GMT

World Security provides integrated security solutions for businesses, industries and development projects in both local and regional markets

World Security, the specialist turnkey security solutions provider of Dubai World, has signed an agreement to provide innovative security services and solutions to Dubai Customs Head Office building.

The agreement was signed by Yusuf Sahlawi, Senior Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Dubai Customs, and Mahmood Amin, CEO, World Security, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.

Commenting on the agreement, Mahmoud Amin, CEO, World Security, said: “Dubai Security is pleased and honoured to be associated with Dubai Customs to support and protect their security interests. In our on-going quest to provide the best possible solutions at both individual and corporate levels, we keep pace with global developments and remain committed to providing critical bespoke security services. We look forward to working with Dubai Customs.”

Yusuf Sahlawi, Senior Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Dubai Customs, welcomed the agreement with World Security, to provide innovative security services and solutions.

World Security, in addition to its work with Dubai World, provides integrated security solutions for businesses, industries and development projects in both local and regional markets. It is also the main provider of security plans to several global companies based in Dubai. By hiring the most qualified workforce the company ensures the protection of property and other valuable assets.

World Security is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company, with a workforce of about 2,800 employees deployed over 80 locations.

Background Information

World Security

World Security is an award winning, full spectrum, security solutions provider. Be it major national assets, such as the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone and the Dubai Cruise terminal, or businesses of international repute, World Security provides comprehensive security solutions across the United Arab Emirates. In existence from as early as 1975 as the security division of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), the company began commercial operations under the name Dubai Security Services in May 2004 and was assigned the task of upholding international and national security standards while catering to the diverse security needs of a growing international port and free zone. Today, our diverse portfolio includes clients from the industrial, commercial and financial sectors with individually unique requirements, all served with equal expertise. Broadly, the services we provide are: Asset protection and Manned guarding Event security Cash and valuables in transit Video surveillance system Access control and identity management system Parking management system Alarm and intercom system Maritime security

Company Profile

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.