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First Dubai Maritime Summit kicks off next week

DUBAI, October 21, 2014

The first edition of Dubai Maritime Summit, that aims to fortify Dubai’s efforts to become a first-class international maritime hub, will take place on October 27 at The Address Dubai Marina.

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has affirmed its preparedness for Dubai Maritime Summit 2014.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, Dubai Maritime Summit 2014 will mark the beginning of Dubai Maritime Week, organised by DMCA biennially.

The first edition of Dubai Maritime Summit is set to attract wide participation from senior government officials, along with the most prominent regional and international experts and decision-makers as well as ship owners and operators.

Hosted by Zainab Badawi, international presenter at BBC, Dubai Maritime Summit will feature a host of top speakers.

The latest developments in the global maritime arena will be the agenda of Dubai Maritime Summit 2014, along with other issues affecting the development of the global maritime sector.

The key focus, however, will be on international maritime clustering and the pioneering experience of Dubai in the transformation to a leading global maritime hub. It is an integrated strategy based on upgrading the components of the maritime sector, modernizing of infrastructure, operations and logistics, and diversifying of investment opportunities that will enhance the competitive advantages at both regional and international levels.

Amer Ali, executive director of DMCA explained that organizing Dubai Maritime Summit is in line with the Authority's continuous commitment to create a safe and sustainable maritime sector in Dubai. He pointed out that the event organised at such a high-level of excellence confirms the emirate’s leadership in hosting the most important global conferences and events in the maritime sector.

“The participation of speakers and leaders representing the local, regional and international maritime industry confirms the success of Dubai Maritime Summit in the creation of effective channels for exchange of experiences and best practices that will improve the global maritime sector and enhance its contribution to a major tributary of the global economy,” Ali said.

“We are looking forward optimistically to the  Summit which will prove in its inaugural session that it is a mainstay for strengthening the competitive advantages of Dubai as one of the most prominent maritime centres and logistics leader in the region and the world,” he added.

The agenda of the Dubai Maritime Week 2014 will include along with Dubai Maritime Summit, a series of interactive events such as conferences, meetings, workshops, talk shows and awards ceremony, among others. – TradeArabia News Service




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