HE Al-Suraiseri inaugurates first Saudi Maritime Congress
H.E. Dr Jubarah Bin Eid Al-Suraiseri, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Transport and Chairman of Saudi Ports Authority, today (Tuesday 25 November) inaugurated the first Saudi Maritime Congress at the Sheraton Hotel in east coast city of Dammam.
The Congress opened with an official introduction from Eng. Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al Tuwaijri, President, Saudi Ports Authority and Chairman of the Organising Committee, followed by HE Dr Jubarah Bin Eid Al-Suraiseri, who delivered the opening address. After extending a warm welcome to the Congress delegates, the minister stressed how important a vibrant and healthy maritime industry was to the overall Saudi economy.
The Conference, which was organised by Seatrade along with its strategic partner The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), has attracted over 300 maritime industry professionals, which have gathered for two days of insightful analysis and interactive panel discussions, addressing current industry issues and debating the latest trends and analysis.
The Saudi Maritime Congress continues tomorrow (Wednesday 26 November) from 9am to 2pm.