Dubai Customs hosts Sheikh Mansour bin Ibrahim Al-Mualla to discuss ways of cooperation and strengthening institutional and strategic partnership
At the end of the meeting, His Excellency the Director General of Dubai Customs expressed his pride and appreciation for this generous visit, affirming his aspiration for further constructive cooperation towards excellence and innovation, within the framework of an integrated customs system that supports the national economy and keeps pace with the aspirations of the wise leadership.
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