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29 March 2024

Kids take pics with Dubai customs officer

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In a humanitarian gesture, Hassan Ibrahim, Senior Inspection Officer in the Department of Passenger Operations at Dubai airport’s Terminal 3, has fulfilled the wish of two Australian kids wishing to meet with the customs inspector who appeared on National Geographic Abu Dhabi Channel and take pictures with him. Passengers, who were present in the transit lounge at Airport Terminal 3, witnessed the joy and happiness of the Australian family.

Ibrahim Ali Al Kamali, Operations Senior Manager at the Airport Terminal 3, said they co-ordinated with Dubai Airports Corporation to fulfill the wish of these two kids to meet with the customs inspector at the airport premises.

The Department of Passenger Operations received a message from Dubai Airports stating that the two Australian brothers, 8 and 11 years old, who suffer from autism, wished to meet Hassan Ibrahim.

Ibrahim immediately welcomed the idea and personally took the initiative for putting it into effect.

Ibrahim explained that he was keen to fulfil the wish of the two children, stating that although he was off duty, he took the effort and went to the airport, dressed in complete uniform. He met the children’s family, sat down with them, exchanged hearty talks, and presented souvenirs to them.

The Australian family said they were traveling from London’s Heathrow Airport to Perth in Australia via Dubai.

Based on the belief that the initiative was primarily humanitarian and considering that it reflected the civilized aspect of the United Arab Emirates, its government, and its people, necessary arrangements were taken in this respect by Dubai Customs, Dubai Airports and the airline.