Talent That Powers Trade: Dubai Customs Draws the Next Generation at Ru’ya 2026
3,182 Applicants and 213 Job Interviews During Its Participation in “Ru’ya 2026”
Dr. Abdulla Busenad: “We invest in national talent that leads the future of customs work and contributes to enabling trade and supporting Dubai’s economy”
Dubai Customs has concluded its participation in “Ru’ya 2026”, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 28 to 30, attracting 3,182 applicants through its exhibition platform and website, while its Human Resources team conducted 213 job interviews, as part of the organization’s drive to attract national talent and connect promising talent and skills with the current and future needs of customs operations.
This participation extends the strategic directions of the Dubai Customs 2026–2030 Strategy, which places institutional capability development and talent empowerment among the enablers supporting its objectives, enhancing the department’s readiness for future transformations and supporting its role in enabling trusted trade and contributing to the competitiveness of Dubai’s economy.
It also aligns with the objectives of Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda in developing human capital, building future skills, and leveraging advanced technologies, supporting Dubai’s economic ambitions and its standing as a global hub for trade and business.
National Talent Leading the Future of Customs Work
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, visited Dubai Customs’ platform at “Ru’ya 2026”, where he learned about the process for receiving candidates and conducting on-the-spot interviews, and the efforts of the teams in attracting talent and specializations that match the organization’s needs and future directions.
Busenad affirmed that investing in national talent is a direct investment in the future of customs work and in Dubai Customs’ role in supporting the emirate’s economy. He said: “We invest in national talent that leads the future of customs work, with the knowledge, digital and analytical skills, innovation capability, and ability to harness advanced technologies, contributing to protecting society, enabling trusted trade, and supporting the competitiveness of Dubai’s economy.”
