Dubai Customs has confirmed the provision of special services for pilgrims returning from the Holy Land, including the opening of a special route in the area of hand baggage inspection to accelerate the passage of pilgrims, pointing out that its preparations began early to facilitate procedures through Dubai International Airport.
Ibrahim Ali Al Kamali, Director of Dubai Customs' Operations Department, said that Dubai Customs has developed a plan of action at the highest level. Dubai Customs has taken several measures to ensure maximum flow and facilitate the passage of pilgrims, including the opening of a special route in the area of hand luggage inspection, parallel to the counters of the Federal Authority for To determine the speed of pilgrims' passage in each building, take into account the proximity of exit gates to achieve high speed in the hall «Arrivals», and identify exit gates for pilgrims through electronic inspection gates to ensure and do not mix pilgrims with The rest of the passengers arriving at the customs inspection hall.
Al-Kamali added that «Dubai Customs» increased the number of customs officers in air ports during that period, to 444 customs officers around the clock, out of 718 total number of customs officers in the Department of passenger operations, and the operation of 77 devices to examine the bags, in addition to some supporting Searching operations.
He added: «As part of our vital role and the main facilitation for pilgrims, Dubai Customs participated in the preparatory meeting at Dubai airports with various entities, institutions and strategic partners, to identify the ongoing preparations from all parties, where they discussed the challenges expected for the current season. Official bodies in teams distributed on the buildings of Dubai airports, in order to unify efforts between the various entities and achieve high quality work performance.