Dubai Customs Organizes Awareness Drive Safe Campaign

Press release

Published August 17th, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

During the event

The Corporate Communication Department and Administrative Affairs Department at Dubai Customs recently organized an awareness traffic campaign under the title “Drive Safe” in cooperation with Dubai Police, Emirates Driving Institute and Thumbay Hospital. As the name indicates, the campaign aimed at raising awareness around safety on roads and educating employees about the new traffic law.

Improving the traffic attitudes and instilling the traffic safety culture amongst employees and community members in accordance with the government strategic plans and vision were the main highlights of the event.

The campaign included free sugar and blood tests, and guidance of how to remain healthy. At the end of the event, a raffle draw was held and a number of gifts were given to employees and participants.

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.