UAE Hosts World Maritime Day Parallel Event in Partnership with IMO

Thursday, 02 October 2025

The United Arab Emirates, in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), hosted the World Maritime Day parallel event, bringing together high-level officials and global maritime leaders.
The opening ceremony was attended by IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, alongside H.E. Eng. Hessa Ahmed Hamdan Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, as well as a distinguished group of international maritime leaders, experts, and stakeholders.
The event was held under the theme: