Corporate Communication Department of Dubai Customs in cooperation with Dubai Customs Knowledge Club has recently launched a language guide that includes the most popular English words with their translation and transliteration into Arabic. A total of 5,000 printed guides will be distributed to clients, and electronic copies will be sent to 110,000 companies dealing with Dubai Customs.

Commenting on the initiative, Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department said that the new language guide will help clients familiarize themselves with Arabic popular vocabulary.

"This comes in line with Mohammed bin Rashid's Translation Challenge Project which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in support of Arabic language".

The electronic copy will be sent to 110,000 companies, and 59,000 users on their mobile phones.

On his part, Edris Behzad, Client Management Director said that making clients happy is a priority and a daily practice at Dubai Customs
"The language guide will enrich the clients' diction and help them communicate more easily in Arabic".
Shaikha Masoud Al Ahbabi, Head of Dubai Customs Knowledge Club pointed out that Dubai Customs worked hard to support Arabic language by launching a number of projects, training courses and workshops.

"Dubai Customs has organized 10 training programs in support of Arabic language that targeted 400 employees in line with the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation"