Dubai Customs has concluded the Year of Giving with an agreement with Dar Al Ber Society to build a Martyr Mosque in Niger. The building will be financed from donations of Dubai Customs’ employees, which reflects the UAE community's noble values.

The agreement was signed by Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department of Dubai Customs, and Hisham Ali Al Hashimi, Deputy Executive Director of Dar Al Ber Society.

Under the agreement, Dar Al Ber will carry out the building of the mosque and deliver it in a year and half time to Dubai Customs. The mosque’s will be across an area of 2,500 sq.m. and will have room for 800 worshippers.

Commenting on the agreement, bin Gharib said, "By implementing these initiatives we follow the wise vision of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Values of giving and selflessness are part of the Emirati culture and history, and we are giving this chance to our employees to be part of this noble deed."

Dubai Customs has carried out more than 40 charity and voluntary initiatives that targeted 30,000 people in Dubai. All these initiatives focused on the vision and pillars of the Year of Giving which are social responsibility, volunteering, and serving the nations