His Excellency Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Vice Chairman, DP World, received at Jebel Ali Port, Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, and his accompanying delegation.
During their talks, they explored ways of enhancing cooperation between the General Directorate and DP World, UAE Region. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World UAE Region, Mahmood Amin, CEO, World Security and Group Security, Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer, DP World UAE Region, Mohammed Al Mannaei, Director – Port Rashid, DP World, UAE Region, among other DP World officials..
Major General Al Murri and his accompanying delegation toured DP World’s flagship port and inspected the advanced technology-driven facilities, including the next-generation Control Room in the operations Tower that supervises, coordinates and controls the execution of all port activities, from vessel berthing to labour deployment, with its 360 degree intelligence view of the sprawling port.
The UAE Region management briefed the visitors on the capacity expansion projects currently under way, as well as the systems integration that enables the port operator to provide world class operations, safety and security standards.
Welcoming Major General and his accompanying delegation, His Excellency Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Vice Chairman, DP World , said:
“DP World is keen to strengthen its strategic relations with the various governmental departments in the UAE and in Dubai, in order to serve the trade sector, the frontline driver of our economic development, and for the benefit of thousands of customers who use the facilities of Jebel Ali Port. We are honoured to receive Major General Al Marri and the accompanying delegation to Jebel Ali, the flagship port in DP World’s global portfolio”.
Major General Muhammed Ahmed Al Murri, Director, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai , said:
“Managing and operating a port as large as Jebel Ali requires exceptional skills and support systems. We commend the achievements made by Emirati leaders at DP World through technology-driven efficiencies. It has played a pivotal role in the economic development of Dubai as envisioned by its leadership. We congratulate the management and staff of DP World for the sustained success of Jebel Ali Port.”
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director. DP World, UAE Region , said:
“We welcome Major General Al Murri and his team from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai. Their visit further strengthens the excellent relations between our two sides. DP World, UAE Region constantly invests in its people and facilities and pursues a proactive policy of recruiting and training Emirati citizens for leadership roles in the maritime industry.”
DP World, UAE Region employs 6,000 employees of 60 different Nationalities.
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Dredging Today Staff, May 28, 2012;