23 Sep, 2008

Dubai Customs World reviews Djibouti experience with Executive Council

Senior officials of the Dubai Customs World, the customs solutions provider under Dubai World, held talks with the officials of the Consulting Office of Dubai during which they discussed the work experience while managing the operations at Djibouti Customs.

The high-level meeting was attended by Ahmed Khalaf Al Merri, Dubai Customs World Director, Butti Hassan Al Merri, Marketing and Sales Director, Ayman Ibrahim Al Dasoukee, Customs Relations Officer, Huda Al Hashimi, Head of the Consulting Office of the Executive Council, Vineet Chhatwal, Chief Operating Officer, and Mohammed Nayal, Institutional Management and Government Advisor.

After the meeting, Al Merri said: “We presented a detailed review of the stages of progress made by Dubai Customs World while managing Djibouti Customs operations. Our experience there has been very encouraging. We succeeded in demonstrating very high level of professionalism. It was an opportunity for Dubai Customs World to prove the operational standards that have been adopted in managing the various sectors. Our commitment to excellence in developing creative customs solutions is in line with the age of globalisation and information technology.”

Huda Al Hashimi explained to the Dubai Customs World officials the role the Consulting Office’s plays in institutional development and in promoting Dubai’s global growth experiences. Apart from providing consultations, the office also supports and encourages the development of human resources and the creation of a new generation of efficient leaders inside the country and outside. She also stressed that the Consulting Office team helps in developing various government departments and authorities. The office provides them with various services and developmental plans.

Huda Al Hashimi lauded Dubai Customs World for the efficient role it played in developing Djibouti’s customs operations and for its accomplishments there. She expressed interest in holding meetings in the near future to discuss possibilities of co-operation and sharing of experiences between the two parties.

Al Merri pointed out that Dubai Customs World is ready to share its successful experiences with other countries within the framework of mutual co-operation in developing human resources and technology. This will benefit all parties, strengthen ties and help attract more investments. The Customs Department plays a central role in motivating investors and businessmen, encouraging them to set up projects that will boost economic development and sustainable growth.

He added: “During the review meeting with the officials of the Consulting Office of Dubai, we stressed that Dubai Customs World is experienced to train human resources and to implement the latest Information Technology systems which simplify customs procedures. This will help achieve considerable financial returns for the country’s treasury and for the clients, who are major partners in economic growth. Our success in Djibouti is a remarkable proof of the efficiency of the strategy we follow in this field.”