Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, inaugurated Mugharraq Port in Al Dhannah city, Al Dhafra Region. The port, strategically located on the western coasts of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has been providing offshore, oil and gas, general cargo, logistics support, bulk and break-bulk handling services since 2017.
Mugharraq Port was granted international port status by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure's International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code), enabling the port to establish relationships with international oil and gas companies and handle essential cargo, including oil and petrochemicals. The port received its first international shipment in August 2022.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials.
Upon his arrival, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on Mugharraq Port’s facilities and its expansion activities.
During the inauguration, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the most prominent projects within the Al Dhafra Region, including the development of Sila, Fiyay and Al Dhannah ports, in addition to the new marine operations on Al Fiyay Island. These projects are part of the Al Dhafra Region development plan being implemented by AD Ports Group, under the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed praised the efforts of AD Ports Group in developing world-class economic and commercial infrastructure to consolidate the distinguished position of Abu Dhabi, stressing on the support of the wise leadership for development projects in the Al Dhafra region, given its strategic importance to the UAE.
Commenting on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said, “These projects will not only contribute to the development of the Al Dhafra Region and its community ports, but will also be reflected in the entire region as it revives the economic and commercial fields that will contribute to attracting investment to the region.
“Today’s inauguration of Mugharraq Port reflects our commitment to the continued enhancement of our wider maritime and logistics capabilities within the Al Dhafra Region. The improved infrastructure means it is now capable of attracting businesses from all over the world, and will contribute to the establishment of local initiatives and business projects to achieve further growth and prosperity for the region’s residents,” he added.
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