Dubai Maritime City holds meeting with leading figures of top multinational maritime firms

The VIP delegation, made up mostly of ship owners, CEOs, chairmen and managing directors of leading maritime institutions and associations, who were given a detailed overview of Dubai Maritime City's groundbreaking concept.

The delegation offered strategic insights and value propositions concerning the future approach of Dubai Maritime City based on evolving dynamics of the global industry and the expected market developments. Also incorporated in the discussions was a session focusing on critical analysis of Dubai Maritime City following a comprehensive presentation of the entire project and its different components.

John Ewing, Chief Commercial Officer, Dubai Maritime City, said:

"Dubai Maritime City is proud to have gathered such an impressive line-up of experts who represent some of the world's most influential maritime organisations. The activity has delivered a significant impact on our future outlook for Dubai Maritime City as the high-level discussions and industry insights were very enlightening, particularly from a strategic point of view. In addition, we have been able to reinforce our relations with the leaders in the global maritime industry, which will contribute significantly in realising our goal of establishing a comprehensive global network of affiliates and business partners."

Dubai Maritime City also announced that it will have an ongoing relationship with the industry and members of the panel. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for next year. Members of the panel included Captain P. Tsakos - Chairman of Tsakos group of Companies, N.G.Fistes - Chairman of Grand Union, Dagfinn Lunde - CEO of DVB Bank, Stewart Wade - Vice President of ABS Classification Society, M. Drayton - Chairman of Baltic Exchange, Peter Swift - Managing Director of Intertanko, Roger Holt - Managing Director of INTERCARGO, Philip Embiricos - President of BIMCO, Roberto Giorgi - President of Vship, Bill Oneil - Ex Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation, Matt Flynn - President of Flynn Consulting, Ken Soerensen - CEO of United Arab Shipping Company, and Amna Al Jallaf - Partner of Ince and Co.

On completion Dubai Maritime City will comprise six different components: Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, Maritime Centre, Marina District, Industrial Quarter and Dubai Maritime City Campus. Dubai Maritime City offers a wide range of business incentives and has been developed in accordance with stringent technical and environmental standards, requiring all developers to obtain green building certification for all projects.