Number of control cameras at entry points in Dubai to increase from 500 to 1700
A visiting Saudi delegation from the customs of King Abdul Azziz International Airport in Jeddah led by Bandar Al-Rahili, its Customs Director General, has appreciated the work of Dubai Customs on a recent visit to the Emirate.
The visitors toured the sections of the Passenger Operations Department and viewed the latest technologies and devices used in thwarting smuggling attempts. The delegates also viewed the latest innovations developed in-house including the smart luggage inspection system and ‘Al Kashif’ Vehicle.
Ibrahim Al Kamali, Director, Passenger Operations Department, Dubai Customs, pointed out that Dubai Customs has made travel an easy hassle-free experience through the application of smart technologies.
“Terminal 3 is equipped with 41 inspection devices and 320 highly trained customs inspections officers” Al Kamali noted.
On his part, Shuaib Al Suwaidi, Director of Customs Intelligence Department gave a detailed presentation on the advanced systems used in the control room at the head office.
The control room was established in 2007 to cope up with the growing flow and traffic of trade and passenger to the emirate. A total of 500 control cameras are distributed over 20 entry points in Dubai and there are plans to raise the number to 1700 cameras, he explained.
The control room manages 23 security customs programs around-the-clock to ensure highest levels of security in the airport.
