Dubai Customs wins 3 awards at IdeasUK 2020

Dubai Customs has won three new international awards at the 35th International Conference IdeasUK on 9th and 10th November in Birmingham, UK.

On behalf of the government ministry, Hussein Al-Fardan, head of the Innovation Center and innovator of smart customs deterrence drones, and Adel Al-Suwaidi, director of technical support division, said deterrence drones and Siyaji border control system. Khalid Al Zarouni, Innovation Specialist, gave a presentation on the integration of The Dubai Customs Innovation Center has announced a process for evaluating Dubai Customs innovation.

Dubai Customs received a full score in the IdeasUK Platinum Index for the third consecutive year, beating out several local and international organizations participating in the conference this year.

Dubai Customs won Best Innovation Award and 2nd Best Idea of ​​the Year for Smart Customs Deterrence Drone. The Government Department performed very well in its first Innovation League, surpassing 33 different organisations, reaching a high level globally and encouraging major UK organizations to adopt the initiative.

By participating in international awards and competitions, Dubai Customs employees are aligned with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in an innovation process. will be motivated to participate in

“Our relentless efforts to enhance creativity have been fruitful and winning these three prestigious awards reflects the great achievements and efforts we have invested in transforming innovation into the day-to-day operations of Dubai Customs. Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, “Every idea matters. develop it.”

Hussain Al Fardan, Head of Innovation Center on the Ideas UK Board, said: “Dubai Customs continues its success and outstanding performance through hard work, dedication and good governance. We have developed ideas and certified them for effective use in the workplace. The IdeasUK The nonprofit organization has been at the forefront of employee innovation and engagement for over 30 years, so winning their award is a huge achievement for us.”

Adel Al Suwaidi said: “We have efficiently integrated smart deterrence drones with the Siyaji border control system to enhance the performance of protection and control processes as part of our mission to protect society from the dangers of illegal trade.”