# Port Development MEA Forum

- Dates: 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Location: Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Organiser: Great Minds Event Management
- Industry: Supply Chain & Logistics

## About

The Port Development Middle East & Africa Forum will unite industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to explore innovative strategies essential for navigating the region’s booming maritime trade.

## Who attends

The forum will unite the MEA region’s port authorities, operators, investors, and solution providers to shape the future of maritime infrastructure, with a stronger focus on port development, investment opportunities, and cross-regional trade corridors.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://portdevelopmentmea.com/)
- [Registration](https://portdevelopmentmea.com/registration/)

## Speakers

- Sanae El Amrani, Director of Ports and Maritime Public Domain, Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water Morocco
- Tarik El Farouki, DP World Morocco
- Cdt. Abdelfattah Bouzoubaa, Founder, Moroccan Maritime Museum Oman
- Nasser Tlassellal, General Director, Tanger Med Engineering Morocco
- KAWABATA Tomoyuki, Chief Representative, JICA Morocco Office Morocco
- Dr. Nisrine IOUZZI
- Mahdi Allawatia, Projects Director, SOHAR Port and Freezone Oman
- Capt. Ismaila BASSE, Director of Port Operationsand Port Security Officer, Autonomous Port of Dakar Oman
- Said Berroug, Head of Ports and Marine Sector, JESA Oman
- Amine Malti, Tanger Med Engineering Morocco
- Dr. Juan Recio, AECOM Morocco
- Safae Lyazidi, Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water Morocco
- Boubker Belghazi, Country Manager, DP World Morocco
- Capt. Thulani Dubeko
- Hassan NADIR, President and General Director, CGEM UAE

## Sponsors and partners

- Higher Institute of Maritime Studies
- DP World
- Dakar Port Authority (PAD)
- Moroccan Association for Port and Marine Engineering (AMIPM)
- Moroccan Association for Logistics
- African Harbour Masters Committee

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #meaforum2024

- [3rd Port Development MEA Forum – Advancements in developing smart and sustainable port infrastructure for strengthening Middle East & Africa’s maritime portfoli](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dZPKhiNSt0)
- [3rd Port Development MEA Forum – Advancements in developing smart and sustainable port infrastructure for strengthening Middle East & Africa’s maritime portfoli](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uj5Saz5b2Y)
- [3rd Port Development MEA Forum – Advancements in developing smart and sustainable port infrastructure for strengthening Middle East & Africa’s maritime portfoli](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcHOPYnbRm0)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/port-development-mea-forum-dubai/