Dubai Customs recorded 54 seizures involving 10.8 million counterfeit items in 2024, as part of its efforts to protect intellectual property rights. This effort also strengthens Dubai’s investment environment by enabling producers to avoid losses resulting from brand counterfeiting.
Dubai Customs offers specialized training to its staff and inspectors, enhancing their abilities to efficiently identify counterfeiting and piracy activities.
These initiatives are supported by advanced technologies and innovative inspection methods, as well as the implementation of smart IT applications to enhance operational efficiency.
It continues to safeguard Dubai’s borders, achieving 3,273 seizures. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs, highlighted that the emirate’s commercial sector is thriving, in line with the economic objectives outlined in Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Overall, Dubai Customs saw 49.2% growth in customs data in 2024 compared to the previous year.
