Day: June 4, 2023

DUBAI, 4th June, 2023 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has successfully aided Canadian authorities in seizing over 547 kilograms of narcotics discovered in shipping containers originating from an Asian country and destined for Canada. Dubai Customs’ sophisticated systems for tracking suspicious shipments and exchanging vital information with customs authorities across the globe have garnered widespread recognition. Their relentless dedication to combatting cross-border crimes and preventing the illicit trafficking of prohibited substances, both regionally and internationally, serves to safeguard communities from the devastating consequences of drug abuse. Ahmed Mahboub Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs and CEO of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, emphasised the vital role of Dubai Customs in strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and friendly nations. “Their primary focus is on facilitating smooth trade operations, fostering increased commercial exchange, and collaborating to combat organised crimes. These efforts have earned widespread acclaim from the World Trade Organisation, the World Customs Organisation and the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), further enhancing the UAE’s global competitiveness.” “We commend the Dubai Customs officers for their exceptional work in intelligence analysis, shipment tracking, and the seamless exchange of information and expertise in all aspects of security and customs operations with various entities,” Musabih further stated. For his part, Dr. Khaled Al Mansouri, Director of Customs Intelligence Department at Dubai Customs, stressed the importance of combating international crime as a core focus of Dubai Customs. “The aim is to bolster the UAE’s standing in global security. To this end, the government organisation dedicates all its resources and capabilities to safeguarding the global supply chain. With internally developed innovative systems, Dubai Customs effectively analyses data and monitors high-risk operations, driven by its skilled workforce.,” he added.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2023 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy, represented by the Department of Anti-Money Laundering, organised two workshops, in Arabic and English, to promote the awareness of traders and business owners in the gold and precious stones sector on the reporting of suspicious transactions to ensure the quality of these products when presented to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This contributes to enhancing the competitiveness of the gold sector and its further development in line with international best practices. The workshops addressed specific topics, such as the types of suspicious transaction reports (STR), requirements for reporting, and the warning signs that must be taken into consideration while submitting the reports through the FIU’s reporting system. Abdullah Sultan Al Fan Al Shamsi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Monitoring and Follow-Up Sector at the Ministry of Economy, said, “The Ministry, in collaboration with its government and private sector partners, is working diligently and continuously to support the development of an integrated gold trade ecosystem in the country. The hosting of the awareness workshops for traders and enterprises in the gold and precious stones sector forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to ensure the highest levels of compliance in this vital sector. It will help solidify the UAE’s position as a key player in the supply chains and global gold trade.” The Ministry’s team highlighted the risks associated with gold trade and the means to avoid them, as well as the significance of gold sector companies’ full compliance with the AML/CFT national legislation. It is key to meeting the requirements issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The gold, gemstones, and precious metals sector belongs to the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP), supervised by the Ministry of Economy at the national and free zones levels, to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The Ministry has developed a solid regulatory framework and offers a safe environment for the DNFBP sector to operate in line with international best practices. These efforts have led to the establishment of an attractive climate for business and investment in various sectors, thus building a future economic model based on flexibility and sustainability.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2023 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty Tupou VI, King of Tonga, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to King Tupou VI and Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni. Khoder Nashar

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JAKARTA, 4th June, 2023 (WAM) — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolted Indonesia’s eastern province of Maluku on Sunday morning. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported that quake’s epicentre is located at 154 kilometres northwest of Kepulauan Tanimbar district, and a depth of 153 kilometres. No material damages have been reported so far, the agency further said. Khoder Nashar

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ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2023 (WAM) The National Centreof Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists in the UAE to follow the traffic regulations regarding chance of fog formations. In a statement tonight, NCM warned that horizontal visibility may drop further at times over some coastal and internal areas from 02:30 until 08:00 Sunday. ;quillbot-extension-portal Hatem Mohamed

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