Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Dubai Maritime Summit 2018 will formally open on Sunday, October 28, 2018, to strengthen channels of communication between international leaders as well as discuss international best practices and innovative solutions in the global maritime sector based on the key pillars of innovation, knowledge, smart transformation, and cooperation.
The event, one of the highlights of the UAE Maritime Week 2018, will bring together world-class maritime leaders, decision-makers, policy makers and representatives of major maritime companies.
The upcoming summit will provide a platform for Dubai, one of world’s most competitive and attractive maritime clusters, to showcase its pioneering experience following its inclusion in the top five cities in the International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCD). The summit will also feature a number of new companies now operating in Dubai as a testament to its attractiveness among global investors.
Esben Poulsson, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, commended Dubai for its internationally recognized achievements. He said that the Dubai Maritime Summit is an opportunity to bridge communication gaps among pioneers in the global maritime sector. Poulson added that the summit will help consolidate international efforts to find effective solutions to emerging and potential regulatory challenges.
Poulsson added: “We look forward to exploring aspects of the IMO’s historic agreement on the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to reduce carbon emissions for a sustainable maritime sector. We are confident that the summit will bring promising outcomes that will help reshape the future of an innovative-driven and sustainable global maritime community to ensure highest levels of growth.”
The UAE Maritime Week 2018 is expected to attract more than 400 exhibitors from leading international maritime companies and over 8,000 visitors. Participating leading local, regional, and global maritime experts will discuss the latest industry developments and review Dubai’s most important maritime solutions and promising opportunities.