Dubai Customs supports Dubai Maritime Week 2012

The inaugural Dubai Maritime Week 2012 is being organized through close cooperation between DMCA and Seatrade

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (prHWY.com) October 28, 2012 - October 28, 2012
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In line with Dubai's vision to be a regional and global trade and economic hub and a preferred host of prestigious international events, Dubai Customs has announced its full support to the first-ever Dubai Maritime Week 2012 to be held in November.

In appreciation of Dubai's long-standing maritime heritage, Dubai Customs will participate in the Dubai Maritime Week 2012 through a special event that will be announced soon.

Commenting on Dubai Customs' support to the Dubai Maritime Week 2012, Yousef Al Sahlawi, Senior Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Dubai Customs, said: "We appreciate the efforts of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) to organize this unique event. Our support to Dubai Maritime Week 2012 is in line with our goal to stimulate government participation in key industry initiatives, which help reaffirm the UAE's position as a leading destination for high-profile international events."

"Dubai Customs and its employees are proud of Dubai's maritime sector and its long history, and we are glad to take part in Dubai Maritime Week 2012. Our involvement in this event provides us an opportunity to shed light on Dubai Customs' contributions towards the success of the emirate's maritime sector which has boosted trade and economic activity, and also contributed towards the overall development of Dubai over the past decades," he added.

Organized in collaboration with several strategic partners from Dubai Government, Dubai Maritime Week 2012 will host a range of maritime industry-related activities and events, including conferences, panel discussions and forums, as well as public-oriented activities to celebrate Dubai's maritime heritage.

Amer Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Maritime City Authority, added: "The support of Dubai Customs and many other government entities reflects their commitment to promote the UAE as an international destination and a premier hub for major international events, thus creating more opportunities for economic growth and investments. Unified by our shared objectives, we aim to contribute to the success of Dubai Maritime Week 2012, which has emerged as one of the most important global events being held in Dubai."

The inaugural Dubai Maritime Week 2012 is being organized through close cooperation between DMCA and Seatrade, one of the leading publishing houses and maritime-related event organizers in the world. The event will feature the 'Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards', 'Seatrade Middle East Maritime Exhibition & Conference' and 'Seatrade Middle East Money & Ships Conference'.

Collectively, these events are poised to provide an ideal platform for local and international maritime professionals, experts, suppliers, economists, analysts and industry financiers to discuss the challenges and urgent issues across the maritime industry.

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