Dubai, Ireland boost maritime cooperation

DUBAI — The Dubai Maritime Cluster Office (DMCO) of the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has joined forces with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) to further boost the maritime collaboration between the two as both work towards strengthening their respective maritime industries by building a smart, vibrant and sustainable maritime platform of cooperation for maritime operations and businesses.

The cooperation is the latest in a string of strategic partnerships of DMCA with international maritime bodies and organisations as part of its bid to create a reliable and vibrant maritime community capable of driving Dubai’s economic development and sustainability in line with the objectives of Dubai Plan 2021.

Under the MoU, the DMCO and IMDO will jointly promote trade across global infrastructure and maritime spectrum as well as identify mutually beneficial initiatives in key maritime areas. Both parties agreed as well to work together on open innovation-based initiatives and programs. Additionally, they will jointly embark on promotional and networking efforts during local and international trade events, conferences, and events to facilitate new cooperation between organizations, promote increased trade, enhanced connectivity, and present their respective competitive edge and advantages.

Amer Ali, executive director of the DMCA, said: “Our strategic collaboration with the IMDO is an opportunity for us at the DMCA and DMCO to further foster innovation and research in Dubai’s maritime community as well as continuously implement enhanced global best maritime practices.”

The MoU is also expected to pave the way for the cultivation of stronger relationships between DMCA and Irish maritime companies and other relevant bodies.

Our strategic collaboration is an opportunity to further foster innovation and research in Dubai’s maritime community Amer Ali, Executive director of the DMCA