President of Customs, Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, headed the Kingdom of Bahrain's delegation to the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition 2026, hosted by the United Arab Emirates.
He stressed the importance of participating in the conference, noting that it represents a valuable opportunity to review the latest technologies and innovative solutions in customs operations, and to enhance the exchange of expertise and experiences among member states. He emphasised that such participation contributes to the development of customs systems, enhances the efficiency of border security, and facilitates trade in line with international best practices.
The conference addressed a number of topics of common interest to member states, most notably securing borders for safe trade, enhancing customs resilience amid global complexities, innovation in X-ray inspection technologies, reimagining risk management, improving customs security through cloud computing, and facilitating digital trade through solutions that enhance operational flow, reduce data gaps, and build more resilient customs administrations.
On the sidelines of the conference, the delegation visited the accompanying exhibition, which showcased the latest systems and technologies, including single window systems and advanced innovations in border management, contributing to the simplification of customs procedures and enabling fast and efficient global trade.
