Dubai Maritime City’s facility & services were introduced at a specially convened Ship Owner’s meeting at The Capital Club at the Dubai International Financial Centre.

The recent meeting was attended by Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World, Nikolas Veniamis, President of Hellenic Shipping Association, Greece and also the Owner & Chairman of Golden Union Shipping in Greece, Vinod Shah from ADANI Group, Gujarat India, Robert Murhead, CEO of Mur Shipping and Tahir Lakhani, Chairman, DTA Ship Trading LLC. The discussions revolved around mutual collaboration and future co-operation.

Mr. Nikolas Veniamis, President of Hellenic Shipping Association and his group visited DMC and Drydocks World Dubai and discussed potential business and set up of operation in Dubai. Buamim assured all concerned of Dubai commitment to world maritime business and welcomed the initiatives.

“We were able to discuss the diverse portfolio of services offered at Dubai Maritime City and the growing demand for these from within and outside the region. Additionally, we have launched the Dubai Maritime Green Initiative, which is an industry leading initiative that explores the possibility of using green technology in shipping and encompasses a plethora of programmes,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World.

Dubai Maritime City is attracting global industry players as it is a convenient location for propagating business and trade, adjacent to Drydocks World, one of the largest and most diversified shipyards and in the heart of the global business hub of Dubai, in the UAE.

The Greek Ambassador, Mr. Dionyssios Zois was welcomed by the General Manager, Mr. Ali Al Suwaidi, at Dubai Maritime City on 26 February 2017. The visit was primarily aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries with the prime focus to identify the investment opportunities within the marine sector.

The vision, mission, and significance of the city, to act as a dedicated hub for support of maritime trade activities at local and global levels, was presented by Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Director of DMC property management department.

The facilities in DMC, its strategic location and its wide range of business partners from all sectors of the marine & maritime industry, is what makes the city attractive and desirable destination for investing and operating marine businesses.

We thank our business partners Mr. Tahir Lakhani, Owner and Managing Director of DTA Ship Agency for his support in organizing the meet. We also thank Mr. Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of Maritime Standard for his participation.