Dubai – 20 May 2017: Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with EXPO 2020 office that aims at developing means of cooperation between the two sides. As per the agreement Dubai Customs has become the newest official sponsor of Dubai EXPO 2020 and will participate in promoting the exhibition’s brands in different publications and media channels. 

Commenting on this agreement Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department pointed out that Dubai Customs’ preparations for EXPO 2020 are gaining momentum, and are crowned with the signing of this important agreement.

“We are happy that Dubai Customs has become the latest official sponsor for this world event. We will part of the marketing campaign run by EXPO office and will spread knowledge about different brands taking part in EXPO. Some of our employees will be selected to work as volunteers in the promotion activities in coordination with EXPO 2020 office” he explained. 

Khalil Saqer added that supporting EXPO is an obligation, and the directives and wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai also prompt us to work even harder in order to raise the status of Dubai and the UAE as a regional and global hub for tourism and trade. 

Khlail Saqr said that Dubai Customs will provide an exclusive channel for EXPO clients and participants through which they can clear their goods and shipments. 
On his part, Najib Al Ali, Executive Director of Expo 2020 said: “We are happy at Expo 2020 of Dubai Customs’ sponsorship. They are always part of big national events. We would like to thank them for their support which will lead to a successful hosting of the international event”. 

Dubai’s Expo will be a festival of human ingenuity. It will showcase and explore what is possible when new ideas and people connect. 

It’s expected that 70% of Expo’s visitors will be from outside the UAE, which is the highest percentage in the history of this renowned exhibition.