Identity and Citizenship Receives Delegation from Sharjah, Showcases Its Experience in Land Border Crossing Operations

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), represented by the General Directorate of Ports Security, received a delegation comprising senior officials and representatives from border crossing affairs, police and customs sectors in Sharjah at the Khatm Al Shiklah Border Crossing in Al Ain on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation, provide the delegation with insights into the latest technologies deployed at the border crossing, and showcase best practices and operational experience in the management and operation of border crossings.

The delegation was received by H.E. Khalifa Hamad Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of the Land Ports Affairs Sector. The visiting delegation was headed by H.E. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points Affairs at the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, and included representatives from Sharjah Police General Headquarters and the relevant customs authorities at Khorfakkan Port and Al Madam Border Crossing.

During the visit, the delegation attended an introductory briefing outlining the operational framework of land border crossings, operating mechanisms and operational procedures, alongside a presentation of the initiatives and practices currently implemented.

This was followed by a field tour of the facilities at Khatm Al Shiklah Border Crossing, during which the delegation observed on-site operations and procedures and was introduced to the One-Stop System and the UAE Fast Track, including their role in facilitating passenger movement and enhancing operational readiness at border crossings.

The visit also included a practical demonstration at the customs inspection area, where the delegation observed inspection mechanisms and on-site coordination among the relevant authorities. This highlighted the integration of roles and the coordinated efforts aimed at strengthening border security and enhancing operational efficiency.