UAE Maritime Week discusses new trends in the maritime industry and the importance of governance in enhancing competitiveness
DUBAI, 19th May / WAM / The activities of the Seatrade Conference and Exhibition for the Maritime and Logistics Sector in the Middle East 2023, which was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure as part of the Emirates Maritime Week, concluded at the Dubai World Trade Center, achieving far-reaching results for the maritime industry.
The third day of the event focused on excellence in the maritime sector, and highlighted the most important achievements of the UAE, which has established itself as a leading global maritime hub.
The conference included a number of discussions and dialogue sessions that dealt with the latest developments and trends, with a focus on the importance of good governance and management to adopt excellence in the maritime sector.
The great success achieved by the Seatrade Conference and Exhibition for the Maritime and Logistics Sector in the Middle East 2023 is due to its ability to bring together leaders, decision-makers and senior influencers from those involved in the maritime sector, to enhance cooperation and exchange of information.
Participants contributed to constructive discussions that focused on developing trade and logistics services in the UAE, and reviewing issues of adopting best sustainability practices to digitization and innovation in logistics solutions, emphasizing the country’s efforts to support excellence in business and caring for individuals working in the sector.
Ibrahim Al-Behairy, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at WinGD, said that the exhibition is the ideal platform for exchanging experiences and innovative ideas in the industry, to spread a new culture rich in competitiveness and excellence, especially by reviewing the latest technologies, new business models in the maritime sector, and the most important opportunities. In emerging markets, which will help industry players stand out.
Chris Morley, Group Director of Maritime Events at Informa Markets, expressed the success of the event and the accompanying workshops and the integration between the actors in the maritime sector, with a focus on adopting sustainability practices, which is one of the most important priorities, and making great efforts to push the industry towards reducing carbon emissions, in order to A greener future in the shipping sector and the UAE’s initiating role and participation in strategic dialogues to offer qualitative solutions in this field.
