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Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Abdullah Bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority – Land and Maritime, preparations are underway to launch the 3rd Maritime Academic Conference & Expo “Maracad 2017â€. The event will take place in Dubai World Trade Center on October 30 and 31.
This conference also aims to support the UAE’s candidacy for the membership in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Executive Office and it will witness the launch of the Maritime creativity and Innovation Award to support entrepreneurs and attract more companies to commence their operations in the UAE.
His Excellency Dr Abdullah Al Kathiri, the Director General of the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime said: “The UAE’s government has adopted a comprehensive strategy to promote creativity and innovation in all of the government sectors and we must be in line with this, that’s why the UAE Award for Maritime Creativity and Innovation†is a very significant step to enhance maritime economy.â€
Eng. Waleed Al Tamimi, the Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF) praised the launching of the award and considered it an important incentive that will motivate the innovation in the maritime sector.