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Ahmed bin Sulayem .... DMCA a driving force

Dubai to showcase maritime strength at Norway trade fair

DUBAI, May 19, 2015

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, is set to showcase its maritime strength as a key maritime hub and share its strategic roadmap towards driving in more growth for the local shipping industry.

At the 50th edition of leading maritime trade fair Nor-Shipping, which will run from June 2 to 5 in Oslo and Lillestrom in Norway, DMCA will also sponsor the ‘Offshore Agenda’ and will host a special banquet in honour of the leading personalities of the global shipping industry.

The authority’s presence at the event is expected to help increase more awareness on key messages like the immense benefits to be gained from Dubai’s fully developed marine cluster, which includes its specialties in ports management, ship maintenance and operations and wider maritime services—all playing an important role in the move to drive in more growth for the national economy.

To date, the UAE’s maritime industry has contributed 4.6 per cent of Dubai’s total GDP, which is equivalent to Dh14.4 billion ($3.9 billion). It has also created more than 75,000 new job opportunities in the sector over the past two years.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Corporation and chairman of DMCA, said: “A strong maritime Dubai is good news for the shipping world. We offer a key regional gateway for international traders, supported by modern infrastructure, an excellent business environment and an established framework of regulations and best practices.

“As we work towards our strategic objective of Dubai Maritime Vision 2030, which will strengthen the competitive advantages we can offer, we want to further engage the shipping community and cement long-lasting relationships. Nor-Shipping, which attracts around 50,000 high quality international delegates over a week long program of events, is the ideal platform to showcase Dubai and take a regional success story worldwide.”

“DMCA, which was founded in 2007 and is fully supported by the Dubai government, is a driving force behind the Emirate’s emergence as a world-class maritime and logistics cluster. It sees clear economic potential in taking Dubai to Nor-Shipping, a key bi-annual event in the international shipping calendar,” said Bin Sulayem.

“Norway is an important maritime trading partner for Dubai and the UAE, and our participation in Nor-Shipping illustrates the extent to which we value that relationship. It also showcases Dubai’s advantages to key international target audiences, such as leading ship owners, suppliers, service providers and members of the media,” he concluded.

Sten Anders Berge, Norwegian Ambassador to the UAE, said: “Dubai and Norway are natural maritime partners. Dubai has established a vibrant maritime centre and a key regional hub, while Norway is a leading shipping nation with operations worldwide. By working together our maritime enterprises can support and strengthen one another, while delivering competitive benefits to the industry as a whole.” - TradeArabia News Service




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