As part of its academic and community role, the College of Law organized the World Customs Day event on Monday, 26 January 2026, which coincided with the official World Customs Day. The event was held separately for male and female students, in Hall A206 for male students and Hall A138 for female students, and lasted for two hours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event was organized by the Student Activities Committee at the College of Law. The event aimed to enhance students’ legal awareness of the importance of customs and its strategic role in protecting the national economy and regulating international trade. It also highlighted the efforts exerted by customs administrations in combating smuggling and protecting society, in conjunction with the global observance of World Customs Day, which serves as an international occasion emphasizing the significance of this vital sector. The event addressed several important legal and academic themes, including: · An introduction to World Customs Day and its objectives. · Highlighting the importance of customs and its role in supporting the state budget and enhancing public revenues. · Clarifying the general objectives of customs administrations in protecting security, the economy, and society. · Reviewing the types of customs and their mechanisms of application. · Explaining the Unified Customs Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and its impact on unifying procedures and facilitating trade movement. · Shedding light on forms of customs smuggling, their negative effects, and the legal penalties imposed on violators.

In the male students’ section, the event was presented by: · Dr. Issa Saeedi · Dr. Faheem Ayed In the female students’ section, the event was presented by a distinguished group of female faculty members: · Prof. Huda Al-Sayed · Dr. Amal Hamzah · Dr. Randa Al-Salem The number of attendees reached 47 male students and 31 female students. The event was characterized by notable student interaction through discussions and questions, which contributed to deepening practical understanding of legal texts and linking them to real-world applications in the field of customs work. The College affirmed that organizing this event comes within its plan to enhance purposeful extracurricular activities that contribute to raising students’ academic and professional competencies and linking educational outcomes with labor market needs, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to build qualified national cadres capable of contributing to economic development. The College also emphasized that such events play a vital role in instilling a culture of compliance with laws and regulations and in developing students’ legal awareness of economic and security issues that have a direct impact on society. At the conclusion of the event, the Student Activities Committee praised the students’ interaction and the contributions of faculty members, affirming its commitment to continuing the organization of specialized awareness events that support the educational process and strengthen the College’s role in serving the community.