The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced that it has recently signed an agreement with Dubai Maritime City Authority which enables the Authority to handle registration and licensing of all maritime tourism activities within Dubai.
The move is part of a series of initiatives aimed to consolidate the emirate's maritime industry by providing a centralized point of access for all maritime-related activities in Dubai. Khalid Ahmad Bin Sulayem, Director General of DTCM and Amer Ali, CEO of DMCA, signed the agreement. DMCA will regulate maritime tourism businesses in Dubai including floating hotels, tour operators, floating restaurants, yacht rentals and leisure boat trips. "We believe in the expertise of Dubai Maritime City Authority and have high hopes for their plans and vision. As such, we are confidently entrusting the affairs of the maritime business community into their care and look forward to exciting new developments within this critical sector with Dubai Maritime City at the helm," said Bin Sulayem. DTCM will train DMCA employees to handle the registration and licensing process of maritime-related tourism businesses. DTCM will provide relevant resources and will extend ongoing support to facilitate the transition.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
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