DUBAI, 20th May, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs has signed a memorandum of understanding with the 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 Expo 2020 Dubai and will participate in promoting the exhibitions brands in different publications and media channels.

Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of the Corporate Communication Department at Dubai Customs, said, "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 be 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 promotional activities in coordination with the Expo 2020 office," he explained.

Mr. bin Gharib said that supporting Expo is an obligation, and the directives and wise vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 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.

He added that Dubai Customs would provide an exclusive channel for Expo clients and participants through which they can clear their goods and shipments.

Najib Al Ali, Executive Director of Expo 2020, said, "We are happy at Expo 2020 for Dubai Customs sponsorship. They are always a 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".

Dubais Expo will be a festival of human ingenuity. It will showcase and explore what is possible when new ideas and people connect, with 70 percent of Expos visitors expected to be from outside of the UAE, the highest percentage in the history of this renowned exhibition.

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