Dubai is launching a new Marine Agency to regulate the dhow sector and promote its role in regional trade. The new unit will be managed by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation in cooperation with Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).
Dubai is a key destination for dhow ships carrying merchandise and goods from several regional countries. It is estimated that each year dhows transport over 720,000 tonnes of goods to and from the emirate. As well as better regulating and supporting this...
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