Cyprus to double presence at Seatrade Middle East Maritime
Cyprus is to be out in force in Dubai later this year at Seatrade Middle East Maritime, the Middle East’s premier conference and exhibition for the maritime sector, with the Mediterranean island already doubling its presence at the show compared to last year.
To date, four key Cypriot organisations have signed up for the event, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in the United Arab Emirates, from December 6 to 8.
"The increased Cypriot presence is a key indicator to the island’s growing ambitions as an offshore international marine supply centre", said Mr Chris Hayman, Managing Director, Seatrade. "They will be looking to capitalise on the proximity of Cyprus to key markets within the Middle East", he added.
And the Cypriot lobby says the Middle East is becoming increasingly important to its industry, particularly with reconstruction in Iraq.
Cyprus is among 19 countries from which exhibitors have registered for the Seatrade Middle East Maritime exhibition, which the organisers predict will be triple the size of last year.
ASRY sending in larger team
Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) is to double its presence at the maritime event, reinforcing its status as a major international industry player.
ASRY’s commitment comes as the company heads for a record year.
"This year we are looking to outstrip our 2003 performance, which, in itself, was 23 per cent up on 2002", said Mr Mohamed Al Khateeb, ASRY CEO.
ASRY is looking to the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the maritime sector to build its international portfolio and spread its geographic client base.
"Currently our largest customer countries are Greece, Cyprus, Singapore, India, the US, Hong Kong and Norway, though Arab vessels form a significant part of ASRY’s business, accounting for annual average of 40 per cent of the total number of vessels repaired at the yard", observed Mr Al Khateeb.
"At Seatrade Middle East Maritime we will be looking to enhance our existing business from major players throughout Europe and the surrounding Arab countries", he explained.
Source : Exim News Service - Dubai, Aug. 18
Cyprus is to be out in force in Dubai later this year at Seatrade Middle East Maritime, the Middle East’s premier conference and exhibition for the maritime sector, with the Mediterranean island already doubling its presence at the show compared to last year.
To date, four key Cypriot organisations have signed up for the event, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in the United Arab Emirates, from December 6 to 8.
"The increased Cypriot presence is a key indicator to the island’s growing ambitions as an offshore international marine supply centre", said Mr Chris Hayman, Managing Director, Seatrade. "They will be looking to capitalise on the proximity of Cyprus to key markets within the Middle East", he added.
And the Cypriot lobby says the Middle East is becoming increasingly important to its industry, particularly with reconstruction in Iraq.
Cyprus is among 19 countries from which exhibitors have registered for the Seatrade Middle East Maritime exhibition, which the organisers predict will be triple the size of last year.
ASRY sending in larger team
Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) is to double its presence at the maritime event, reinforcing its status as a major international industry player.
ASRY’s commitment comes as the company heads for a record year.
"This year we are looking to outstrip our 2003 performance, which, in itself, was 23 per cent up on 2002", said Mr Mohamed Al Khateeb, ASRY CEO.
ASRY is looking to the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the maritime sector to build its international portfolio and spread its geographic client base.
"Currently our largest customer countries are Greece, Cyprus, Singapore, India, the US, Hong Kong and Norway, though Arab vessels form a significant part of ASRY’s business, accounting for annual average of 40 per cent of the total number of vessels repaired at the yard", observed Mr Al Khateeb.
"At Seatrade Middle East Maritime we will be looking to enhance our existing business from major players throughout Europe and the surrounding Arab countries", he explained.
Source : Exim News Service - Dubai, Aug. 18