Dubai Customs to dig 30 wells around the world during Ramadan

Press release

Published June 26th, 2014 - 05:46 GMT

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director, Dubai Customs

In prompt response to the ‘UAE Suqia’ initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide clean water to 5 million people worldwide - the initiative that will be implemented through digging wells, provision of water pumps and water purification equipment to the needy areas; Dubai Customs has launched a charitable campaign aimed at digging 30 wells during the holy month of Ramadan, one well every day.

Ahmed Mahboob, Director of Dubai Customs said: “Launching this charitable campaign is the least thing we could do in response to the initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. I am particularly happy to see the large turnout of our employees and their passionate enthusiasm to join in this humanitarian action.”

He continued that Dubai Customs is keen on undertaking regular societal projects to meet its community responsibilities and get fully engaged in all humanitarian initiatives of the nation.

“The project consists in digging 30 wells in the most underprivileged regions in Africa and Asia, where potable water is scarce, and will be executed in joint coordination with a number of local charitable organizations,” Mr. Musabih said.

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.