Transportation Undersecretary for Ports Attends UAE Maritime Week 2025
Dubai: Bader Hood Al Mahmood, Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in the official opening of the UAE Maritime Week 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre and organised by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the opening ceremony featured keynote addresses by senior officials, including Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, alongside representatives from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and DP World.
UAE Maritime Week 2025 provided a prominent platform for stakeholders from across the maritime sector to build partnerships and explore future opportunities. As part of the programme, the Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East exhibition was held, offering a space for productive collaboration and support for the maritime transport industry.
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