From 28-30 March 2011, the city of Abu Dhabi will be hosting the very first
World Ports & Trade Summit, an event that has been launched to focus the attention of business professionals involved in the development of ports and associated industries, as Governments look to evolve their development strategies in line with economic management and recovery.
In the 21st century, the global economy is increasingly dependent on efficient sea transport and ports.
ADPC (Abu Dhabi Ports Company) is a leader in developing environmentally friendly maritime infrastructure and an active player in port and industrial zone development and management with a key focus on our customers.
There are several new ports along the Abu Dhabi coastline being developed by ADPC to support Abu Dhabi’s rapidly growing economy. Exciting times lie ahead including the commissioning of one of the world’s largest and most modern ports – Khalifa Port – in 2012. Alongside, an industrial zone bigger than many cities in the region will create one of the world’s largest port and trading hubs in the world.
We look forward to supporting the growth of Abu Dhabi and joining with our partners in the realization of the Emirate’s 2030 Vision and we welcome the opportunity to share our plans with you at the World Ports & Trade Summit.
I am proud that the Abu Dhabi Ports Company is involved with the launch of this important international event for our industry and I strongly believe that the Summit will be an exceptional success.
We look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi and to exchanging many ideas with participants in the conference, at the exhibition, at the various social functions, and through technical tours to some of our projects here in the UAE. Our industry faces serious challenges at this time but by putting our heads together at events such as this I am confident we can find solutions to take us forward to brighter horizons.
Mr. Tawfeeq Yousof Al Mubarak
Executive Vice President - Ports Unit