Link to a Successful Economy The Need for Efficient Public – Private Interface Customs Procedures in the Emirates Ahmed Butti Ahmed Dubai Customs

The Vision of the Country’s Leaders Towards Future Needs &Challenges . 1- Competitive Economy It gives me a great pleasure to welcome all participating delegates hoping that you all would be able to realize the objectives of this gathering. The Account of the United Arab Emirates` Success in Creating a Competitive Economy can be Outlined as Follows: The Vision of the Country’s Leaders Towards Future Needs &Challenges . Ahmed Butti Ahmed Dubai Customs

2 Diversify of economy base. Advanced infrastructure. Develop manpower. Partnership with the Business Community. Attract Foreign Investment . Implement Simplified Procedures & Efficient Risk Management. Ahmed Butti Ahmed Dubai Customs

3 To Facilitate Movement of Goods and Secure a Safe and Legitimate Trade, We Have Reformed our Regulatory Framework, Policies and Procedures in Accordance with World Best Practices . Ahmed Butti Ahmed Dubai Customs

4 To Achieve an Effective Balance Between Facilitation and Control we Have Adopted : Risk Management Exchange of Information with our Partners. Advanced Protection & Prevention Procedures. Better Use of IT & Advanced Detection Equipments. Ahmed Butti Ahmed Dubai Customs

Thank You Finally …. We Have to Work Together: To Secure Smooth , Safe and Legitimate International Trade, not only by Land but also by Sea and Air. Thank You Ahmed Butti Ahmed Dubai Customs