The Marine Advisory Council discussed the very best methods to continue leading the march to quality pursued by the Dubai Maritime Authority in upgrading the components of Dubai's maritime sector and updating infrastructure, developing legislative, legal and logistics aspects, and even more diversifying investment opportunities to boost the performance and competitiveness of the regional maritime community. These were touched on during the Council's 4th conference which facilitated comprehensive conversations on ways to enhance the quality of services in line with rapid local and worldwide advancements in order to accomplish higher levels of customer support excellence.

The participants required an ongoing focus on reinforcing partnerships in between the general public and economic sectors based upon the foundations of transparency and great governance in order to make Dubai the most thorough, prominent and competitive maritime hub worldwide. They consented to attain this through the launching of innovative initiatives under the umbrella of the Marine Advisory Council. The attendees also highlighted the need to supply new chances to encourage the private sector to actively get involved in the enthusiastic development projects needed to advance the facility of a competitive and sustainable maritime sector and combine the leadership of the Emirate of Dubai as one of the world's leading marine and logistics.

Amer Ali, Executive Director of Dubai Maritime City Authority, discussed that the Maritime Advisory Council conferences are essential interactive platforms for promoting efficient communications amongst the pioneers of the maritime sector from the public and economic sectors. He highlighted their importance in producing a clear structure for advancing the development of the local maritime industry and promoting economic development in Dubai.

Ali added: "We look forward to checking out new avenues for improving the quality of aquatic and logistics services in order to keep pace with emerging trends and improve local and international investor confidence in competitive local maritime elements in line with the goals of the Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy. We are confident that our efforts to motivate active partnerships with the public and economic sectors will substantially drive the enthusiastic aspiration to elevate Dubai among the ranks of the most prominent maritime capitals in the world by 2020."

The Marine Advisory Board is among the significant efforts under the Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy. It's membership includes government officials, partners, experts, and senior executives from prominent legal companies and aquatic companies, consisting of Clyde & Co.; & Co.; Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC); Topaz Energy and Marine Engineering; Al Tamimi & Company; National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFAL); UAE National Ship Suppliers Association (UNSSA); Hadef & Partners; Mubarak Marine; Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla; Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW); Wilhelmsen Ships Service; DHL Express; Rais Hassan Saadi & Co. LLC; and Aramex 3PL