Author: Mehak Srivastava

Dubai’s maritime sector has long been a key component of the economy – and its identity. Amer Ali, executive director at Dubai Maritime City Authority, says: “Long before oil and gas, Dubai used to make a living out of the maritime sector. There’s been a successful marriage here between trade and the sea for generations.” A recent global comparison of the top 15 ports of the world by analysts at Menon showed that Dubai comes in 13th place overall. This survey assessed maritime facilities, maritime law and finance, technology, attractiveness and competitiveness, and the port’s role as a shipping centre.…

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