UAE uses canines in world-first COVID-19 detection study
Results showed a 98% correlation between the PCR test results and the detections by the Customs’ K9 dogs
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 13-Dec-2020
Federal Customs Authority
Also known as: FCA Last updated on: 05 March 2020
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Business SummaryImplementation and supervision of federal customs policy; combats smuggling and prevents trade in illegal substances; coordination with local customs departments to unify services, tariffs and procedures; implementation of UAE's entry into the GCC customs union.Country of IncorporationUAEOwnership TypeGovernmentEstablished In2003Primary SectorGovernmental InstitutionsNumber of Employees180Contact details
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Building: MInistry of Finance BuildingStreet: Old Jawazet Street
Floor: 2nd Floor
P.O. Box: 35000
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
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Abu DhabiCONTACT
- Tel: +971 2-697-9700
- Fax: +971 2-673-5221
- Fax: +971 2-673-5201
- Email: fca@fca.gov.ae
- www.fca.gov.ae
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