Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has issued a circular lifting the timing restrictions for maritime activities. The step shows the return of the maritime sector in Dubai to its normal rate complying with the Dubai Government's successful completion of the National Disinfection Programme, which paved the way for the restoration of economic tasks consisting of tourism initiatives.

DMCA continues its efforts to carry out all the needed procedures to regulate as well as facilitate maritime activities that would strengthen Dubai's position as a leading global maritime hub. The Authority focuses on developing and applying the legal as well as legislative frameworks needed to better regulate the maritime industry in Dubai, in addition to constantly improve its treatments to offer the most effective services that support maritime activities.

Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Executive Director of Dubai Maritime City Authority, said: "The decision to lift the restrictions on maritime activities can be found in line with the government's directives to reduce the movement of individuals in Dubai, paving the way for the maritime sector to return to its normal procedures as we move towards the post-coronavirus phase. This is a crucial action in facilitating the commercial activities in the emirate, especially that it currently prepares to welcome huge number of tourists from all over the world."

He added: "The UAE is taking steady actions towards overcoming the influences of this global crisis, thanks to the tremendous efforts by the concerned authorities under the assistance of the country's wise leadership. With the easing of restrictions, we seek to all members of the community in taking complete responsibility and remain to comply with the guidelines and also preventive measures that will certainly make sure public health and safety and enable us to overcome this challenge as soon as possible."

DMCA relentlessly works to establish and update the legal and also legislative frameworks managing maritime tasks, while remaining focused on enhancing its solutions such as facilitating procedures for license issuance to support maritime activities, and also contribute to major efforts which position Dubai as a leading global hub for maritime tourism, maritime as well as commercial activities, and also logistics services.