Bahrain Customs Earns Top Honors in Government Service Center Ratings
President of Customs, Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, announced that Bahrain Customs has received prestigious Platinum and Gold classifications for its service centers as part of the 'Taqyeem 5' Government Service Center Evaluation Program.
Shaikh Ahmed emphasized that this recognition reflects the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who has continuously supported efforts to enhance government service centers and ensure they deliver high-quality, efficient, and effective services that meet the evolving needs of the public.
He also praised the support and guidance of His Excellency Lt. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, which have played a vital role in the ongoing development of customs services and in providing highly competitive, world-class solutions tailored to the needs of all stakeholders.
Among the recognized centers, the Remote Customer Service Center at Bahrain Customs earned the Platinum classification, while both the Unified Customs Clearance Center and the Land Ports Customs Directorate Service Center received Gold classifications.
Shaikh Ahmed described this achievement as a continuation of Bahrain Customs' excellence, expressing his pride in the dedication and professionalism of the national workforce. He also commended the service center supervision team for their instrumental role in reaching this level of distinction.
This recognition affirms Bahrain's commitment to delivering cutting-edge public services and strengthening its position as a regional leader in administrative efficiency and innovation.
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