UAE committed to IMO 1998 initiative empowering women
The Federal Transport Authority-Land and Maritime will take part in the activities of World Maritime Day 2019, to be held on 26 September 2019 in London.
This year’s event is being held under the theme, ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’ and will focus on raising awareness on the importance of gender equality in the maritime sector and creating a stimulating environment for women that will enhance their participation in maritime jobs.
“We consider women as a key partner in the development of a maritime sector that contributes to supporting the development process and strengthening the national economy,” remarked Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman, Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime
In 1988, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) launched a programme for gender equality, capacity building and the integration of women in the maritime sector.
This programme contributed to the establishment of an institutional framework in IMO policies and procedures, as well as its role in enabling women to have access to maritime training and employment within this vital sector.
