Dubai Customs seizes over 6 million fake cigarettes in 35-tonne bust
In a tweet on Tuesday, Dubai Customs said that this was the "largest operation of its kind since the start of 2025" and took place across the air cargo centres of the city.
The authority, in the campaign, recorded more than 12 million smuggled cigarettes, 6.7 million counterfeit cigarettes, 37,110 cosmetics that do not conform to terms and conditions, 3,632 undeclared electronic parts and 10,520 counterfeit items of international brands.
In 2024, Dubai Customs recorded 54 seizures involving 10.8 million counterfeit items, as part of its efforts to protect intellectual property rights.
This campaign is part of the authority's continuous efforts to safeguard the nation's borders, combat all forms of smuggling and commercial fraud, and protect the health, safety, and economic interests of the community.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Arabian Business
an hour ago
- Arabian Business
ADNOC Group posts $4.7bn H1 2025 profit as AI boosts operations across six listed companies
ADNOC Group's six publicly listed companies delivered a combined H1 2025 net profit of AED17.3bn ($4.7bn), supported by a sweeping integration of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across their operations. At the centre of this transformation is MEERAi, ADNOC's proprietary AI platform, which provides real-time, data-driven insights to improve decision-making. Across ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Logistics & Services, Fertiglobe, and Borouge, AI is optimising processes, reducing emissions, and enhancing customer experiences. ADNOC Gas Q2 2025 net income: AED5.1bn ($1.385bn), up 16 per cent YoY EBITDA: AED8.3bn ($2.256bn), up 8 per cent Interim dividend: AED6.6bn ($1.792bn), up 5 per cent, payable in September Capital expenditure rose 49 per cent with progress on the $5bn (AED18.36bn) Rich Gas Development Phase 1 Set to join FTSE Index in September following MSCI inclusion ADNOC Distribution EBITDA: AED2.08bn ($566m), up 10 per cent YoY Net profit: AED1.32bn ($358m), up 12.2 per cent YoY Added 47 new service stations in H1; raising full-year target to 60–70 Expanded Voyager lubricant exports to over 47 countries H1 2025 dividend: 10.285 fils per share, payable October ADNOC Drilling Revenue: AED8.71bn ($2.37bn), up 30 per cent YoY EBITDA: AED3.97bn ($1.08bn), up 19 per cent YoY Net profit: AED2.54bn ($692m), up 21 per cent YoY New contract awards worth AED17.63bn ($4.8bn) Upgraded full-year guidance: revenue $4.65–4.80bn, net profit $1.375–1.45bn ADNOC Logistics & Services Fertiglobe Revenue: up 14 per cent in Q2 and 20 per cent in H1 YoY Adjusted EBITDA: up 26 per cent in Q2 and 36 per cent in H1 At least $100m (AED367m) in H1 dividends proposed $31m (AED113.7m) share buybacks in Q2; total shareholder return $131m (AED480.5m) Investing in low-carbon ammonia and expanding downstream capabilities Borouge Q2 net profit: $193m (AED709m) Adjusted EBITDA: $440m (AED1.616bn) in Q2; $1bn (AED3.673bn) in H1 Plans to increase 2025 dividend to 16.2 fils per share; interim 8.1 fils in September Delivered $307m (AED1.13bn) in value through AI, digitalisation and technology programmes The strong half-year performance across all six listed companies reinforces ADNOC's strategy to combine technological innovation with disciplined growth, positioning it as a progressive global energy leader committed to long-term value creation.
Arabian Business
an hour ago
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi to scrap road toll caps from September 1 under new rules
Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre has announced major changes to the emirate's Road Toll Executive Regulations (DARB), aimed at improving traffic flow and easing congestion on main roads during peak hours. Effective Monday, September 1, 2025, the evening toll period will be brought forward to run from 3pm to 7pm, while the morning period remains unchanged at 7am to 9am, Monday to Saturday. Tolls will continue to be free on Sundays and public holidays. Abu Dhabi road tolls In the most significant change, the government will remove all daily and monthly toll caps for private vehicles. This ends the current limits of: AED16 ($4.36) per day AED200 ($54.46), AED150 ($40.84) and AED100 ($27.23) per month for the first, second, and third vehicles (and any additional vehicles) respectively From September, a flat AED4 ($1.09) fee will apply each time a vehicle passes through a toll gate in Abu Dhabi. The existing exemption policy remains in place for eligible groups, including People of Determination, low-income families, senior citizens, and retirees. Q Mobility, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), will take over management and operation of the DARB toll system, working with authorities to roll out the changes.
Arabian Business
an hour ago
- Arabian Business
UAE hands over top Chinese fugitive wanted for multimillion-dollar gambling crimes
A top Chinese fugitive accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar online gambling empire has been arrested in Dubai and extradited to Beijing, in a high-profile operation that underscores the UAE's growing role in the global fight against organised crime. The UAE Ministry of Interior handed over a wanted person to the authorities in the People's Republic of China. The suspect was arrested by the Dubai Police, pursuant to a red notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). UAE arrest China gambling gang suspect He's considered one of the most wanted individuals by Chinese authorities on charges of running an organised criminal network that operates fraudulent gambling sites worth millions of dollars. The Chinese authorities expressed their appreciation for the United Arab Emirates' cooperation and their keenness to enhance cooperation and joint action to ensure the security of societies and the international community.
