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UAE key partner in advancing shipping sector

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October 02, 2025

Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), stated that the United Arab Emirates plays a pivotal role in supporting the organisation's efforts and advancing the global maritime shipping sector, through its active membership in the IMO Council and its position as Vice-Chair of the Facilitation Committee (FAL).

In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the opening of the World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2025 in Dubai, Dominguez said that the UAE's hosting of this event reflects its status as a key partner for the IMO and its commitment to enhancing engagement with all components of the shipping industry. “This hosting also underscores the UAE's dedication to strengt

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