The World Customs Organization, East & Southern Africa, Regional Office for Capacity Building (WCO ESA ROCB) in Nairobi Kenya, hqs in Brussels, Belgium.
The WCO ESA Regional entities-ROCB/Regional Training Centres (RTC)/ Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO) Heads Meeting – Zanzibar, Tanzania.
7th & 8th May 2026
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2 Days to the ESA Regional Meetings...
📍 Zanzibar, Tanzania
🗓️ 7th & 8th May 2026- Regional Training Centres Heads Meeting
🗓️ 11th to 13th May 2026- 43rd Regional Steering Group Meeting
🗓️ 14th & 15th May 2026- 32nd Governing Council Meeting
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#WCOtech2026 | 2026 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition kicks off in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
WCO’s flagship annual event explores how technology and innovation can strengthen Customs’ ability to respond to evolving risks while enabling more seamless and efficient cross-border trade.
Held under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.”
The event has drawn over 1,500 participants from more than 100 countries, including representatives from Customs administrations, international organizations and the private sector.
The 2026 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition was officially opened today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with participants gathering across three days to put the spotlight on smart solutions and technological innovations, foster dialogue and cooperation. A key objective is to enhance Customs’ agility to deliver practical, scalable solutions that will have a real and positive impact on Customs operations and lead to more resilient and secure supply chains.
The Conference was officially opened by WCO Secretary General, Ian Saunders, who highlighted the importance of agility, trusted partnerships and modern standards in safeguarding Customs’ capacity to secure borders, facilitating legitimate trade and protecting society.
Keynote speeches from His Excellency Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi –Chairman of the Federal Authority of Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and His Excellency Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahij Al Falasi, Director General of Customs and Port Security were heard by a packed audience.
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🎊 Happy International Customs Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the dedication and vigilance of Customs officers around the world.
Listen to WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders as he highlights the 2026 theme: “Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment.”