UAE- Offshore Arabia 2016 to Start This Tuesday

Dubai, 14th May, 2016 (WAM): Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Offshore Arabia Conference & Exhibition is slated to begin this Tuesday, 17th of May, 2016. The 8th edition is held Under the theme: "Innovate, Adapt & Evolve, an Eye on the Current Situation & the other on the Future", and it will continue until the 18th of May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Organised by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est. member of INDEX Holding, Offshore Arabia 2016 presents an excellent platform for networking, and exchange of knowledge and information between individuals and companies, which can lead to business opportunities and strategic partnerships between exhibitors and conference participants. The event revolves around the future of Offshore Environment, Oil & Gas, Marine and Renewable Energy Industry in the region and worldwide.

Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries, said: "We are transforming Offshore Arabia to be become a global platform of offshore and maritime industry. We are also looking into the world economy and oil industry and the strategic priorities of oil and gas industry in coming years. We will also be hearing about the "Blue Cluster Economy for Growth" as this topic is quite important for our region and the world and the ocean industry collaboration, environment and business sustainability. These are all new and global 1st priority."

Buamim added: "This year, we will also have a number of panel discussions on what will happen if the GCC economy is unified, and looking ahead & beyond the UAE current and future maritime law. Offshore Arabia conference and exhibition will become a model of innovation and change as it brings together the industry leaders in marine, oil, and economical sustainability, and build bridges of business collaboration to address challenges and sustainable development."

Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, said: "The 8th edition of Offshore Arabia Conference & Exhibition will be held under the theme "Innovate, Adapt & Evolve, an Eye on the Current Situation & the other on the Future", forming a unique platform that brings together world's key experts to discuss the strategic, operational and high-tech developments in the MENA region for offshore activities and sea environment."

He added: "The year, Offshore has moved from focusing on maritime industry to expand and cover other sectors including the shipping sector, supporting services, and classification societies. The event is also focusing on new technologies like satellite surveillance that are used either for exploration of oil and gas or detection of oil spills both onshore and offshore."

From his side, Mr. Ibrahim Fahmy, Marine Advisor at the Zakum Development Company (ZADCO) and a speaker at the conference said: "Arabian Gulf Offshore in addition to nearby onshore oil & gas fields are playing a vital role to produce more than 25% of global oil & gas supply with proven reserves of more than 50% of the global proven energy resources. This emphasizes the importance of hosting a specialized event like "Offshore Arabia" in the Middle East to discuss the offshore & maritime industry current situation & opportunities and ways to find solutions to current challenges."