With more than 20 years of proven experience in Customs work, Ahmed Mahboob has served Dubai Customs since 1994, where he gradually advanced through different managerial and leadership positions.  

As Executive Director of Customer Management Division, the role His Excellency assumed for several years, he successfully led the implementation of high-profile corporate projects, such as GCC Customs Union rules and regulations, ATA Carnet system, IATA e-Freight initiative, Cargo Reconciliation and e-Inspection projects.

He is also an active member in more than twenty local, regional and international task forces and committees, including the  GCC Customs Union Technical Committee.

Holder of a Bachelor degree in Sociology from the United Arab Emirates University, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih is considered as one of the most influential young public figures in Dubai and the UAE.

On March 11th 2014, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih was appointed as Director of Dubai Customs by virtue of a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.