Emirates Shipping Association
An industry connected by the sea, Emirates Shipping Association connects maritime stakeholders together, bringing a global perspective to the regional maritime industry. From issues of safety to sustainability, to embracing new platforms and innovations, the Association offers our members a shared voice to shape the future of the industry.
Ministry or Energy and Infrastructure
In line with the plan of merging the Ministries of the Infrastructure Development and Energy and to join the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program and the Federal Land and Maritime Transport Authority to the new Ministry, as well as the needs and aspirations of the community groups, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure implements a strategic plan aiming, in its entirety, to organize, develop and enhance the competitiveness of the UAE in the sectors of energy, mining, water resources and land and sea transportation, roads, utilities, housing, building and construction and in investment sustainability, as well as optimizing the partnerships, technology and advanced sciences, in addition to adopting global innovative solutions to improve the quality of the society’s life.
This plan is considered a roadmap for a new phase of comprehensive development in accordance with the vision of the future government, which contributes to the government’s efforts to achieve the goals of the next fifty years, reaching to the UAE Centennial 2071, and pushing the national economy to achieve global leadership, in addition to ensuring the provision of distinguished services to customers that have been designed in accordance with quality standards, efficiency, and transparency.
Gulf Insurance Federation
Gulf Insurance Federation was established on January 31, 1993.
MARITIME LAW ASSOCIATION (UAE) NPIO
OUR MISSION
Navigating Unity, Advancing Maritime Law in the UAE.
The Maritime Law Association (UAE) NPIO, or UAE MLA, serves as an impartial network of maritime law experts dedicated to supporting the government on crucial maritime law matters. Our primary objective is to advance and unify maritime and mercantile law within the UAE and globally. Collaborating closely with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, we aim to enhance the UAE’s maritime and DIFC ship finance sectors, fostering cooperation among maritime lawyers, port operators, shipping lines, ship owners, and traders.
Emphasizing the significant role of the UAE in the maritime sector, the UAE MLA strives to advocate for national and global maritime interests. We aim to contribute to drafting maritime regulations across the UAE and participate in committees to achieve uniform implementation. EMLA is affiliate with the Comite Maritime International (CMI), establishing representation for the UAE in this influential international body.
As a non-profit organization, the UAE MLA extends membership to all maritime professionals in the UAE, functioning as a neutral entity to advance the field of maritime law. To support this mission, we will disseminate information on maritime and mercantile law, curate relevant publications, and organize conferences, symposiums, networking events, workshops, and training seminars. Collaborating closely with the Ministry, our aim is to ensure the adoption of industry best practices within the maritime sector.
Robban Assafina
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