On the 15th anniversary of his Accession Day, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, highlighted the key milestones that have placed the UAE as a leading nation in the region and the world through an open letter he wrote to the people of the UAE.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) confronted challenges this year head on, displaying immense agility, innovation and resilience in its response to the pandemic. The Authority’s tireless efforts have not only culminated in green shoots of recovery for the tourism industry but have also earned it the title of Government Entity with the Happiest Employees in Ras Al Khaimah, when surveyed against 17 other government entities as part of the Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence (SSPGE) initiative.
Dubai Customs busted a major drug trafficking operation, seizing 76.31 kg of narcotics at Hamriya Port.
In recognition of their long years in serving the Dubai Government and its vision, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World Group and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has honoured 40 team members who have been instrumental in Dubai Customs’ success story.
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, said that the newly inaugurated House of Wisdom (HoW) - an iconic architectural marvel and Sharjah’s new cultural edifice, marks the opening of a new chapter that contributes to strengthening links between members of the community with their unique cultural identities. Congratulating the people of Sharjah and the UAE community on the new project that serves as an immersive space for learning, sharing, creating, and accessing knowledge for all age groups, Her Highness described the House of Wisdom as one of the most important pillars in Sharjah's cultural landscape.
The Dubai Customs’ Future Center for Research and Development has received Accredited Innovation Lab (AInL) certification from the US-based Global Innovation Institute (GInI). The organization is now the first Customs administration in the world to get such a global accreditation.
