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DUBAI’S MINA RASHID WINS 15TH WORLD
TRAVEL AWARD IN EIGHT YEARS
Voted Leading Cruise Port for eighth year in the Middle Eastern
Aims to meet Dubai’s vision to attract 20 million tourists a year by
2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 09, 2015:- Dubai’s Mina Rashid port has won
the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port category at the World Travel Awards for the 8th
successive year.
The award also marks the 15th time Mina Rashid has been recognised at the major
industry showcase for the global travel industry.
The new eco-friendly and ultra-modern Hamdan Bin Mohammad Cruise Terminal at
Mina Rashid played a major role in the win. Inaugurated in December 2014 by His
Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of
Dubai, it can handle up to 14,000 cruise passengers in a single day, making it the
world’s largest covered modern cruise facility.
On behalf of DP World, Ayman Al Shehhi, Operations Manager at Mina Rashid,
received the award in a special event held in Dubai. Nominees for the award this
year included Doha Port, Jeddah Islamic Port, Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Port of
Aqaba and the Port of Sultan Qaboos. Mina Rashid Port was chosen as a leader in
its industry across the region.
HE Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, said:
“It is a great honour to be recognised by the World Travel Awards for eight
consecutive years which highlights our success in developing cruise tourism as an
important part of our economy. The modern infrastructure at Mina Rashid has also
reinforced Dubai’s position as the leading regional cruise hub.
“The Award is further evidence that our goal of developing ultra-modern
infrastructure, knowledge and excellence in this sector is happening in line with the
vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice
President, Prime Minister of Dubai’s to attract 20 million tourists a year by 2020.
“The new modern cruise facility is a jewel in Dubai’s crown with an area of 28,000
square metres enabling Mina Rashid to serve up to seven cruise vessels at one time
in its three terminals. Alongside these luxury cruise facilities, Mina Rashid Port has
also increased its capacity to handle 25,000 passengers a day overall making it one
of the most tourist-friendly ports in the world.”
Mohammad Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP
World, UAE, Region, said:
“Once again we share our win with our strategic partners in promoting cruise tourism
in Dubai. They have played a critical role in our success and we thank them all for
their contributions in making Mina Rashid a destination of choice for the finest cruise
ships in the world.
“The new luxury cruise terminal is another example of our commitment to
sustainability and the environment, using 75% recycled materials in the building of
the facility. We are pleased to be honoured for our efforts to significantly reduce
waste and focus on using renewable resources as raw materials”.
In January, Mina Rashid welcomed five cruise ships simultaneously for the first time
in its history, with over 25,000 passengers disembarking at all three of its cruise
terminals.
-ENDSPhoto Caption: Ayman Al Shehhi, Operations Manager at Mina Rashid, receives the
Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port Award 2015 from Sion Rapson, Director, Global
Business, World Travel Awards, in presence of Saeed Al Zari, Account Manager at
Mina Rashid and Mina Al Hamriya, Dubai.
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About DP World UAE Region:
DP World UAE Region, is the largest marine terminal in the Middle East with Jebel Ali Port
the flagship facility of DP World’s portfolio of over 65 marine terminals across six continents.
Strategically located in Dubai, Jebel Ali port is at the crossroads of a region providing market
access to over 2 billion people. As an integrated multi-modal hub offering sea, air and land
connectivity, complemented by extensive logistics facilities, Jebel Ali port plays a vital role in
the UAE economy.
It is a premier gateway for over 90 weekly services connecting more than 140 ports
worldwide. Expansions currently underway at the Port will bring total handling capacity to 19
million TEU by 2015.
Jebel Ali port has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 20 consecutive years and
is ranked the 9th largest container port worldwide. It has the world’s largest man-made
harbour.
DP World UAE Region portfolio includes Jebel Ali Port, Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal and
Coastal Berth, Mina Al Hamriya in Dubai city and Fujairah Container Terminal.
For further information, please visit our website: www.dpworld.ae