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The Dubai Reefs project aims to accelerate the marine science and conservation capacity of Dubai, whilst building a diverse artificial reef, covering 200 square kilometers. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic constantly evolving, Jebel Ali, Fujairah and Dubai published their PCR test requirements.

Singapore has maintained its lead in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index as the world’s top maritime centre for the eighth consecutive year, followed by London, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has designated a station at Sabkha Marine Transport Station for supplying biofuel to traditional small inland passenger vessels, as of July.

In light of the COVID-19 vaccine delivery stage, DP World and UNICEF shake hands in order to enhance the global distribution of the vaccines and related immunization supplies in low- and lower-middle-income countries. 

Dubai Customs issued a marine notice to inform shipowners and operators on the movement of goods and commodities between UAE and Israel, advising the lifting of a previously imposed ban.

DP World along with DoverTower shake their hands in order to jointly bid to privatize Haifa Port on the Mediterranean, as Reuters reported.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic and the crew change crisis that has presented within the shipping industry, Dubai Maritime City Authority decided to allow the resumption of crew change in the ports and waters of The Emirate of Dubai.

Although the COVID-19 outbreak has brought several impacts concerning cargo operations, the Dubai-based port and terminal operator, DP World managed to keep its volume stable during the first quarter of 2020. 

Dubai-based port operator DP World informed of a third quarter decline in cargo handled across its global portfolio, with volumes in Dubai falling for a sixth consecutive quarter. Releasing figures for the third quarter of 2019 on Tuesday, the port operator said it handled 18 million TEU containers in its ports, 1.6% down compared to the same period one year ago.