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The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) will highlight new global maritime innovation at the 2nd Dubai Maritime Agenda.
Held 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 event will open its doors in next month to explore major opportunities in the global maritime sector and the industry’s future in the modern world in conjunction with intensive regional preparations for a post-oil era.
Marc Gijsbrecht, Maersk Line’s CEO for West Central Asia, and other key stakeholders will descend on The Address Dubai Marina, for in-depth discussions on the rapidly evolving local and global maritime industries, and a much-needed examination of the latest developments in maritime technologies and innovation worldwide.
Amer Ali, Executive Director of DMCA, said, “As a leading international platform, the Dubai Maritime Agenda brings together a number of international dignitaries, leading regional and international experts, decision-makers, and maritime leaders to gain insights into the industry’s major contributions to global economic growth. Gijsbrecht’s participation is another indication of the high profile attendance and confidence placed in Dubai’s marine industry. Additionally, by hosting the event, we aim to put the spotlight on the emirate’s key role in the advancement of the local and global maritime industries based on the pillars of creativity, technological innovation, excellence, training, and human investment.”
The newest edition will specifically focus on Dubai’s consistent initiatives to strengthen the role of the local maritime community according to the government’s economic diversification policy and comprehensive Dubai Plan 2021. This year’s Dubai Maritime Agenda is aligned with the DMCA’s objectives to attract investors from different parts of the world, put Dubai on the global maritime map, increase the economic share of the domestic sector, and catapult the emirate into the ranks of the globe’s most vibrant, safe, and secure maritime capitals.