Sharjah: Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points Affairs and Chairman of the Organisational Committee of Ports and Border Points in the Emirate of Sharjah, recently received Omar Ali Salem Al Adidi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security, along with his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place at the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority’s Monitoring and Control Centre.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and coordination efforts to improve border management and operational efficiency. Key topics included the development of security and surveillance systems across Sharjah’s land, sea, and air entry points. The aim is to bolster operational efficiency and reinforce collaboration among the UAE’s national entities responsible for managing and overseeing border operations.
The meeting was attended by several department directors and heads of specialised divisions from both entities. They exchanged insights, expertise, and best practices in port management and border operations to enhance cooperation frameworks and mechanisms. A presentation was given to the visiting delegation on the operational framework of the Sharjah Ports and Border Points Committee, highlighting its key achievements since its inception under the Sharjah Executive Council’s 2020 resolution. The presentation emphasized progress in enhancing field coordination and fostering integration among entities operating at border points.
The visit also featured a field tour of the monitoring and control room for Sharjah International Airport’s customs sector. Guests were introduced to the latest security systems and technologies used in surveillance and control operations. The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority’s Monitoring and Control Centre is one of the most advanced facilities within the emirate’s customs and border management infrastructure. It is equipped with 36 display screens, 21 control monitors distributed across 11 smart operation tables, and staffed by 44 employees working in round-the-clock shifts.
To date, the centre has integrated surveillance systems for Sharjah International Airport, its air cargo terminal, and the airport free zone, utilising 274 AI-powered smart cameras capable of facial and vehicle plate recognition, as well as real-time data storage and analysis. The future expansion plan aims to accommodate an additional 1,100 cameras, establish full digital connectivity with the National Early Inquiry, and deploy an advanced risk analysis system to strengthen predictive monitoring and operational efficiency.