A total of 88,000+ flights arrived at the terminal during the year
Statistics released by Dubai Customs showed that Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department has dealt with 20.44 million passengers’ items of luggage on board 88,000 flights arriving into Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport in 2019.
They also completed 34,200 customs transactions and made 1301 seizures (1198 criminal seizures and 103 customs seizures).
During his tour of terminal 3, Dubai International Airport, Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said he was very happy Dubai Customs is part of the success and distinction Dubai International Airport has attained.
It is the first airport worldwide to have automated customs procedures and this has noticeably facilitated passenger traffic during peak seasons such as Hajj and holiday seasons.
“Dubai is a global tourism and trade hub, and for this we, at Dubai Customs, make sure to be close to the passengers and listen to their suggestions and expectations,” remarked Musabih.
During the tour, Director General of Dubai Customs made a skype call with an inspection officer at Emirate Airlines building and talked with him about the procedures and services delivered at the building.
Director General of Dubai Customs was accompanied by Mohammed Al Ghafari, Acting Executive Director, Human Resources, Finance and Administration Division; Ibrahim Al Kamali, Director, Passenger Operations Department; Shuaib Al Suwaidi, Director, Customs Intelligence Department; Khalil Saqer Bin Gharib, Director, Corporate Communication Department; and Khalifa Malik Bin Shahin, Director,Terminal 3.
