Dubai Is Best Maritime City in Arab World, 11th Globally: LMC Report
Dubai secured the top spot in the Arab world and ranked 11th globally in the Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report for 2024, once more showcasing its appeal as an international maritime hub.
The emirate moved up two places compared to the previous report in 2022, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement.
The latest recognition follows Dubai’s impressive showing as a maritime centre in another international report launched recently in Singapore by DNV and Menon Economics, companies specialising in evaluating maritime capitals worldwide.
Dubai rises in Leading Maritime Capitals index for 2024 due to five key factors
According to the LMC report, Dubai’s rise in the Leading Maritime Capitals index for 2024 is attributed to five key factors: shipping centres, maritime technology, ports and logistics, attractiveness and competitiveness, as well as financial and legal aspects.
The report also highlighted Dubai’s accent on green technology in the maritime sector.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), expressed pride in the achievement, attributing it to the efforts of the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) within PCFC in enhancing Dubai’s leading position on the global maritime map.
Dr. Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al-Maktoum, Executive Director of the DMA, reiterated the Authority’s commitment to leveraging research, development, and innovation to enhance integrated logistics programmes in keeping with the highest professional safety standards, best environmental practices, and local and international regulations, positioning Dubai as a global leader.
