Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) will be showcasing its most advanced applications and smart e-platforms – all of which are designed to boost sustainability in the maritime sector – at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2018 in Jumeirah, which kicks off today at Dubai Canal and will run until March 3.
The DMCA move comes in line with its continuous smart transformation and innovation programmes and in support of the UAE Innovation Month this year, said a statement from the authority.
The Dubai Maritime Intelligence, an interactive information and knowledge system, is one of the initiatives to be showcased at the DMCAs pavilion. The system promotes Dubai maritime clusters global competitiveness and effectiveness by collecting relevant statistical data and presenting the variables in graphs.
The DMCA-Smart Customer app is also expected to attract attention during the Middle Easts largest maritime event of its kind. The app enables direct access to the Authoritys main e-services, including e-payment, maritime weather information, self-assessment test for marine driving license, and many more, without visiting the DMCAs office.
Maritime industry leaders, exhibitors, and visitors of the event will have an opportunity to learn more about the interactive features of the DMCAs innovative smart applications and solutions and their role in realising Dubai Plan 2021s mission of building a smart, connected, and sustainable city for the emirates future growth.
Other smart applications and e-platforms to be showcased in the boat show include the Smart Weather portal, which provides comprehensive weather information and practical safety tips; the interactive Smart Navigation application, which displays and tracks the movement of marine vessels in Dubai waters; SeaDubai; and Dubai Maritime Virtual Cluster.
Mahmoud Oweida, the director of IT, said: “We are taking proactive steps to employ innovations and smart technologies for the sectors optimum development and strength. Our initiatives support the governments bid to reduce the numbers of visitors to Dubai Government offices by 80% this year.”
“We are excited to showcase our smart portfolio in the pioneering maritime leisure event, which will focus on innovation and technology within the maritime sector to make it an active contributor to Dubais smart city transformation by putting in place a high-quality, efficient, and reliable technology infrastructure,” he added.
DMCA said it will give for free its introductory Dubai Powerboat Handbook in Arabic and English to participants visiting its pavilion. The one-of-a-kind book includes a copy in Arabic on how to use engine-powered boats.