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 UAE Maritime Week 2018 is set to kick off on Sunday, October 28. The first-of-its-kind event in the region will gather a number of local, regional, and international maritime pioneers to identify current and future status of the industry in light of the major trends of innovation, knowledge and smart transformation.
The event will highlight Dubai and the UAE as a leading maritime destination, with a special emphasis on the emirate’s pioneering experience. The city has been named one of the top five maritime centers in the International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCD) and one of the five most competitive and attractive maritime communities in the world.
Commenting on the event, Amer Ali, Executive Director of Dubai Maritime City Authority, said: “We cannot wait to welcome the world’s leading maritime industry leaders, decision-makers, policy makers, innovators, and influential figures to Dubai where we will convene to explore new horizons as well as accelerate growth of the international maritime economy based on the latest smart and innovative technologies. The agenda of the UAE Maritime Week 2018 will include major global maritime issues and topics.”
Ali Added: “As a proud host of the UAE Maritime Week 2018, we promise an exciting agenda that will enhance further the region’s communication channels with the global maritime community. We are keen to focus on ways to facilitate, promote, and support the global maritime trade movement, scientific and technical developments in alternative marine fuels, and regulatory frameworks and initiatives in keeping with the sustainable development process. We are confident that the outputs of the current session will be up to expectations as we renew our commitment to enrich knowledge and exchange experiences and best practices. This commitment drives the advancement of smart transformation, promotes human investment, and instills a culture of innovation in the local, regional, and global maritime sectors.”
During the previous edition, more than 350 exhibitors from around the world and around 7,000 top local, regional, and international experts gathered under one single platform to discuss the latest developments in the maritime community and review the most important local and global solutions and opportunities.