Launches accredited center for Training Customs inspection equipment operators
The World Customs Organization’s 2026 theme, ‘Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment’, highlights the importance of vigilance and commitment in safeguarding communities and ensuring their stability, while highlighting the pivotal role of customs authorities within the global security system and their firm stance against prohibited and smuggled materials.
Launch of a new flagship training project
In this context, Dubai Customs unveiled its new flagship project, the “Accredited Center for Training Customs Inspection Equipment Operators,” launched to enhance the efficiency of customs inspection and develop inspectors’ skills in line with the highest international standards.
Strategic focus on human capital
“On this occasion, we are delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Accredited Center for Training Customs Inspection Equipment Operators,’ which represents a strategic pillar in the community protection system by building qualified customs competencies capable of handling security risks with high efficiency and vigilance,” commented Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General, Dubai Customs.
“This pioneering project embodies the practical application of the World Customs Organization’s 2026 theme through a sustainable training and accreditation framework that ensures the highest levels of compliance and operational readiness in customs work. At Dubai Customs, we place human capital development at the heart of our strategy, based on our firm belief that human competence is the decisive factor in the success of advanced technologies and modern systems,” he continued.
Customs inspection as the first line of defense
For his part, Yasser Al Musallami, Senior Customs Affairs Consultant and Supervisor of the Customs Inspection Sector at Dubai Customs, explained that customs inspection is the cornerstone of the community protection system, serving as the first line of defense in safeguarding the country’s borders, combating smuggling, and addressing security risks, thereby reinforcing the stability enjoyed by the UAE.
Enhancing inspection operations through best international practices
Meanwhile, Khaled Ahmed, Director of the Passenger Operations Department at Dubai Customs, said that the project is one of the most prominent strategic initiatives launched by Dubai Customs to develop the customs inspection system using X-ray screening technology, in line with international best practices and standards.
Integrated training, licensing, and evaluation framework
He explained that the project aims to ensure inspectors possess the necessary knowledge and skills to operate X-ray systems and professionally analyze images, while enhancing early detection capabilities for prohibited or dangerous materials. It also seeks to strike a balance between security requirements and the facilitation of passenger movement and legitimate trade, and to unify training, licensing, and evaluation standards in accordance with internationally accredited frameworks.
Role of Dubai Logistics Academy
Dubai Logistics Academy, the leading academic arm of Dubai Customs, is responsible for delivering the project’s training programs in accordance with globally approved best-practice curricula, contributing to the development of qualified customs professionals capable of keeping pace with evolving security challenges.
