UAE Business: UAE ‘occupies competitive status’ among maritime hubs – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: UAE ‘occupies competitive status’ among maritime hubs – Gulf Digital News

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 Al Kaabi along with Capt 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”.

On the role of the UAE in developing the global maritime sector, Al Kaabi said: “The UAE is among the most influential countries in developing the maritime industry and has established its pioneering position among the leading maritime hubs globally. Through its membership in the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, the country plays a pivotal role in meeting regional and global maritime needs. We will continue to work with the other member states to advance the global maritime sector and enhance the role of IMO in supporting the safety, security and efficiency of maritime transport in clean oceans. The UAE has played an effective role in introducing fundamental amendments to many resolutions that contribute