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Seatrade Maritime, organisers of Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, are excited to declare that H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be delivering the keynote ministerial opening address on Day One 22 March, of the Congress, followed by the keynote address from Lawrence Barchue, Assistant Secretary-General and Director, Department for Member State Audit and Implementation Support, International Maritime Organization (IMO).

H.E. Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalb, President, Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Esben Poulsson, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping, and Eng. Abdullah bin Ali Aldubaikhi, Chief Executive Officer of Bahri, will be joining the keynote session panel to share insights and address key issues such as progress update of aims carried out under the Saudi Vision 2030 and possibilities for the domestic and global maritime and logistics companies in the Kingdom.

Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, the pioneering maritime and logistics event held in partnership with Founding Strategic Partners Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) and Bahri, is set to welcome some of the leading global and local officials in the transport and logistics sector who will talk about global market trends in the oil and gas sector.

Day One agenda will also feature panel discussions on trade relationships and the development of the Kingdoms logistics infrastructure. Day Two 23 March, will provide attendees with the chance to join the leading industry professionals addressing numerous topics of importance, along with outlook for oil and gas transportation; environmental worries and alternative solutions for the maritime industry; the Kingdoms team of workers and nationalization plans; data and analytics; risk management; and insurance.

Additional confirmed speakers include:

Hisham Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, MSC Saudi Arabia
Taher Al Dabbagh, Senior Vice President Corporate Services, International Maritime Industries (IMI)
Yaman Al Hawamdeh, Partner, HFW
Rashid Al Hosani, Commercial Director Maqta Gateway, Abu Dhabi Ports
Capt. Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority Officer, Abu Dhabi Ports
Omar Alkhuwaiter, Director of Insurance & Claims, Bahri
Nabil Ben Soussia, Vice President Maritime, IEC Telecom Group
Ian Edwards, Area Manager Middle East & Africa, DNV GL
Tony Field, Vice President Middle East & Africa, M&O, Lloyds Register
Peter Fitzpatrick, Vice President Global Business Development, ABS
Eric Griffin, Vice President Offshore Energy, Inmarsat Maritime
Enam Hussain, Head of Claims (Eastern Team), West of England P&I Club
Richard Morgan, Regional Managing Director West and Central Asia, A.P. Mller Maersk
Jay New, Chief Executive Officer International Ports Services, Hutchison Ports Dammam
Pl Nikolaysen, Vice President Asia, Middle East and Africa, ABB Marine & Ports Service
Hisham Nughaimish, Vice President Commercial & Operations, Bahri
Mark ONeil, President, Columbia Shipmanagement
Omar N. Omar, Partner, Head of Transport and Logistics UAE, Al Tamimi & Co.
Eng. Abdulaziz Sabri, President, Bahri Ship Management
Peter Sand, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO

Chris Hayman, Chairman of Seatrade, commented: Saudi Maritime Congress 2020 is intended to update the local and global maritime community with the leading developments and the hottest topics of concern within the Saudi maritime and logistics sector as the country continues to move in advance with the implementation of its dreams under Saudi Vision 2030. We are proud to host high-profile local and global speakers who can shed light on the primary questions dealing with the industry.

The two-day event expects to connect over 2,000 attendees this year and includes both a conference and exhibition, which are free to attend for all visitors.

The full agenda and details about the registration and sponsorship can be found on the event website at www.saudimaritimecongress.com

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