Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Communications and Communications, affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is continuing to support international initiatives aimed at promoting the sustainability of the maritime transport sector, noting that innovation and modern technologies have become an essential pillar for achieving operational efficiency and reducing emissions in this vital sector.
He explained that the participation of the Kingdom of Bahrain in regional and international conferences comes within the framework of its fixed commitment to the Gulf and global joint work, and the exchange of experiences with international partners, to keep pace with Bahrain’s economic vision 2030, and enhance its logistical capabilities and strategic location as a major commercial portal in the region.
This came during a participation in the second international conference for the sustainable maritime transport industry (SMIC 2025), which is hosted by the city of Jeddah in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 3 and 4, under the slogan “We sail towards a sustainable future”, organized by the General Authority for Transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and under the auspices of Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al -Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics, and with the participation of a group of ministers, ambassadors and leaders of the maritime transport industry from different countries of the world, to the world Part of representatives of leading international organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Maritime Navigation Organization (IAL), to enhance international cooperation and unify efforts towards an environmentally friendly maritime future.
Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa participated in the ministerial session of the conference, which discussed the most prominent challenges facing marine supply chains at the regional and global levels, including the repercussions of global crises such as the Korona and environmental challenges such as climate change, in addition to geopolitical tensions and their repercussions on maritime security. In his intervention, he stressed that facing these challenges requires promoting digitization and integrating efforts between the public and private sectors, as well as integrating sustainability with maritime security in a way that contributes to creating safe and environmentally friendly shipping corridors.
In the session, long -term challenges also dealt with the achievement of sustainability in maritime transport, pointing out that the requirements for reducing emissions and digital transformation require joint regional and international coordination, the development of “green freight corridors” between the ports, setting unified standards for digital platforms and emissions reports, in addition to establishing regional funds to sustained to support innovation and support small and medium companies.
The conference sessions included a group of main axes, including adopting the latest marine technologies, the role of digitization and cybersecurity in promoting the efficiency and safety of the sector, in addition to the future of marine cadres and their contribution to building a sustainable transport industry. The program also includes a series of specialized workshops that deal with carbon reduction strategies in shipping operations, setting road maps for small and medium marine institutions, and developing green financial and insurance solutions to support sustainable growth.
