“Dubai Residency” completes procedures for 145,000 passengers through the Hatta port during the Union Day holiday

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai completed the procedures for 145,265 passengers through the Hatta land port during the period from November 25 to December 2, at a time that witnessed a significant increase in transit traffic in conjunction with the celebrations of the 54th Federation Day of the United Arab Emirates, and the 55th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman.

The Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, confirmed that what was achieved at the Hatta port “reflects the professionalism of the working staff and their commitment to a methodology that puts people at the heart of its operations, and guarantees the traveler a transit experience that preserves his comfort, even at the height of the seasons.”

He pointed out that dealing with numbers exceeding 145,000 travelers during the holidays “embodies the flexibility of the work system in Dubai and its ability to transform congestion into an organized and smooth experience that enhances public confidence in services.”

Assistant Director General of the Maritime and Land Ports Affairs Sector, Major General Salah Ahmed Al-Qamzi, explained, “The land ports witnessed a synchronization in traffic densities as a result of the celebrations of the two brotherly countries, which necessitated higher operational readiness and well-thought-out deployment plans.”

He added that the “Sanad” plan contributed to enabling teams to quickly deal with sudden increases in transit volume, ensuring the flow of traffic without any impact on the quality of service or completion time, and in line with Dubai standards in managing land ports and providing a safe and humane travel experience.