UAE tackles challenges and opportunities of the international maritime sector

UAE tackles challenges and opportunities of the international maritime sector

The country has played an effective role towards the development of latest technologies especially for green shipping and sustainability

The UAE delegation also attended a high-level ministerial roundtable to discuss significant topics; such as international industry challenges and opportunities, strengthening the capacity building and IMO Technical Cooperation Programme. — Supplied photo

Published: Sun 16 Oct 2022, 3:30 PM

The UAE has always been one of the most influential countries in developing the maritime sector; occupying a competitive status among the best maritime hubs worldwide.

With the presence of its permanent representative to the International Maritime Organisation Mohamed Khamis AlKaabi along with Captain Saif Al Mheiri, managing director of Abu Dhabi Maritime, an official delegate participated in The World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) which was hosted by the Government of South Africa in the City of Durban under the theme of “New Technologies, Greener Shipping”.

The delegation also attended a high-level ministerial roundtable to discuss significant topics; such as international industry challenges and opportunities, strengthening the capacity building and IMO Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP).

In his opening speech, IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim, said: “After a two-year pause in parallel events due to the pandemic, we welcome all countries in Durban for the 2022 World Maritime Day