Seatrade Maritime Middle East, the region’s leading event in the shipping industry, will kick-off virtually from December 14 to 16, 2020.

Using the latest in digital technology, the three-day interactive online event will bring together maritime buyers, industry suppliers, solution-providers and equipment manufacturers from around the world.

With a special focus on technology, the platform will be a great opportunity for maritime professionals to generate business leads, elevate their profile and gain access to insights from business leaders in the field, a statement said.

Over the years, Seatrade Maritime Middle East has proven to be the epicentre of a number of maritime activities, uniting the maritime industry. It acts as a hub that connects proactive maritime suppliers from every industry with influential stakeholders and shipowners. Stakeholders can identify exciting business opportunities, find solutions to overcome business challenges, shaping the landscape of the Middle East region that is constantly evolving as a world-class maritime hub.

The Federal Transportation Authority for Land and Maritime has been one of the strategic government supporters to Seatrade Maritime Middle East. Commenting on that, Eng. Ahmed Sharif Al Khouri, Director General of the Federal Transportation Authority for Land and Maritime said: “We are pleased to see that events like Seatrade Maritime are providing considerable support to businesses in the country and are addressing pressing problems that the industry is facing during this difficult time. Their initiative to enlighten and train the next generation of maritime professionals is also noteworthy. We are looking forward to witnessing how the virtual edition of the tradeshow empowers the country and the maritime sector.”

This year, the format of the event has been refined to adapt to the changing times. Chris Morley, Event Director, Seatrade Maritime said: “Despite the pandemic, industry professionals were keen on networking and collaborating, so going digital was the ideal solution. Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual will echo the core values of the physical edition of the event.

“The tradeshow is a highly anticipated event in the region and we do not want to deprive our patrons of this enlightening experience. In fact, we believe that coming together now is imperative so that we can tackle the pandemic collectively and help businesses overcome these challenging times.”