Dubai Customs organized its 4th Consultative Council Meeting 2020 through video conferencing in an optimistic atmosphere for the quick recovery Dubai has made from the coronavirus pandemic. HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, senior management members and business group representatives, attended the meeting.
H. E Humaid Ben Salem chaired the meeting which had the full attendance of the Board Members. The Chairman set the scene by outlining that the members of the ICC, the World Business Organisation had faced an unprecedented challenging period for trade and investment across the globe in the current year 2020. He reminded the participants that at times where there is pressure to distance it becomes more important for countries to form closer cooperation for trade and to reach out to our partners who are in most difficulty.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) held a virtual media briefing today on the launch of the UAE Environmental Policy, approved by the Cabinet in late November. The policy aims to enhance quality of life, support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promote economic diversity and prosperity, and preserve ecosystems and their ecological goods and services.
His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “The announcement made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, relating to the UAE Unified Tourism Identity strategy is an exciting and significant milestone, which elevates the country's reputation as a unique and diverse travel destination.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, in the presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre a Roman-style architectural marvel, Today (Monday), December 14. The Khorfakkan Amphitheatre is one of the most prestigious development projects in the emirate’s eastern region enclave.
The Innovation Center, which runs under Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department at Dubai Customs, displayed Dubai Customs’ outstanding experience in developing innovations in front of innovation teams from the Land Department, Abu Dhabi Municipality and Abu Dhabi Ports. The delegates were able to learn about the innovation strategy followed by Dubai Customs, which relies on the ideas of its employees, clients and the public. There are different levels that an idea pass through from the beginning to maturation and turning into an innovative project.
