Dubai maritime sector draws global users from 116 nationalities
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- Dubai’s maritime sector serves users from 116 nationalities, with the United Kingdom representing the largest share.
- The Dubai Maritime Authority has registered 8,415 marine craft, while more than 14,000 maritime companies operate across the sector.
- The sector’s infrastructure includes 20 marinas and 4,214 berths, supporting the emirate’s maritime activities and services.
Dubai’s maritime sector is widening its international reach, with users from 116 nationalities engaging with its services and activities. The United Kingdom accounts for the largest share.
The Dubai Maritime Authority, part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, says it is building an integrated maritime ecosystem focused on navigational safety, more efficient services and operations, and a stronger regulatory environment.
The latest figures show the scale of the sector. The authority has registered 8,415 marine craft, while more than 14,000 maritime companies operate across Dubai’s maritime economy.
That activity is backed by infrastructure including 20 marinas and 4,214 berths. The authority says the network is helping the sector respond to rising demand and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for maritime activities and services.
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