Following the initial Dubai Maritime Agenda in 2015, the second
event was successfully held on 10 October at the Address Dubai
Marina under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman
of the Executive Council. Moderated by the excellent Todd Benjamin,
who is best known for his 26 years as a CNN anchor, the event
brought together a wide range of industry actors. This article
explores the variety of topics that were discussed at the event and
highlights the issues that remain in an industry that struggles
with its identity.
The UAE maritime industry in 2017: a rapid expansion
Dubai's rapid rise to become the main maritime hub in the
Arabian Gulf and a key one worldwide is impressive. Nawfa Al
Jourani's reminded us how the city became a global maritime
centre, from having 400 ships in 1984 to now having a capacity of
18 million TEU at Jebel Ali Port.
