Dubai ranks first regionally and fifth globally among best marine hubs for 2019
The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has completed its preparations ahead of hosting the UAE Maritime Week 2019, as part of the enhanced efforts to establish the UAE’s leadership as a first-class maritime destination and a strong competitor on the global maritime map.
The fifth edition, taking place from September 22-26, will highlight the achievements of the UAE’s maritime sector and emphasize Dubai’s leadership in the Middle East as the emirate ranked first regionally and fifth globally among the best maritime centres in the world for 2019.
“The UAE Maritime Week provides a strategic platform to enhance the convergence, communication and interaction between maritime industry leaders and share international best practices that will advance the maritime industry to a new level of growth and sustainability,” affirmed Amer Ali, Executive Director, DMCA.
Dubai Maritime Agenda 2019 – Global Leaders Forum
The Dubai Maritime Agenda is at the forefront of the strategic events scheduled on the sidelines of the UAE Maritime Week 2019 and will bring together maritime industry leaders, decision makers, regional and international experts, government officials, policy makers and representatives of major international companies working in the maritime sector.
A strategic platform for maritime pioneers
The Dubai Maritime Agenda 2019 will witness the presence of a host of international dignitaries and examine ways on how to take advantage of latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies to drive growth within the regional maritime sector.
Some of the key speakers include Iqbal Ali Khan, Programme Director, Blockchains & Innovations at IBM; Mike Bhaskaran, Chief Technology Officer, DP World; Richard Morgan, Regional MD for Maersk West and Central Asia LTD; Henning Schleyerbach, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Container Shipping Association; and Mark O’Neil, President of Columbia Ship Management.
