UAE Customs Adopts Wcobacked Training System

UAE Customs Adopts Wcobacked Training System

At the invitation of the UAE's Federal Customs Authority (FCA), the World Customs Organization (WCO) assisted in harmonizing the recruitment and training standards for Customs inspectors nationwide. Through diagnostic assessments, the WCO provided systematic improvement recommendations, covering unified recruitment criteria, optimized training systems, and strengthened qualification certifications. The aim is to enhance the professionalism of the UAE Customs workforce and promote international trade facilitation. This initiative focuses on building capacity and ensuring consistent application of Customs procedures across the country, ultimately contributing to more efficient and secure trade flows.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Trade Adopts Datadriven Customs for Digital Shift

Global Trade Adopts Datadriven Customs for Digital Shift

International Customs Day 2022 focused on data-driven customs digitalization. This report explores the construction of a data ecosystem, emphasizing data culture and the importance of data quality. It analyzes the leading role of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in promoting data sharing and collaboration among customs administrations. The report highlights how leveraging data can enhance trade facilitation, improve risk management, and ultimately contribute to more efficient and secure global trade flows. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with building a robust and sustainable data ecosystem for customs.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Boosts Global Trade with New Performance Metrics

WCO Boosts Global Trade with New Performance Metrics

The World Customs Organization has launched the second round of its Performance Measurement Mechanism, aiming to empower member customs administrations to improve strategic decision-making and overall effectiveness through a standardized assessment framework. This mechanism covers key areas such as trade facilitation, revenue collection, and security, promoting global customs modernization and contributing to trade facilitation and economic security. A call is made for active participation from all members to jointly build an efficient and secure global customs system. This initiative will help customs administrations enhance their performance and contribute to a safer and more prosperous global trade environment.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Hsbcs SWIFT Code Ensures Secure International Transfers note The Original Article Mentions HANG SENG BANK but HSBC Is Its Parent Company and More Globally Recognized If Strictly Adhering to the Source Replace With hang Seng Banks SWIFT Code

Hsbcs SWIFT Code Ensures Secure International Transfers note The Original Article Mentions HANG SENG BANK but HSBC Is Its Parent Company and More Globally Recognized If Strictly Adhering to the Source Replace With hang Seng Banks SWIFT Code

This article introduces the SWIFT code HASEHKHHSCF for HANG SENG BANK LIMITED, emphasizing the necessity of confirming bank, branch, and country information when making international remittances to ensure the safety and accuracy of transactions.

08/21/2025 International Settlement
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