The importance of boosting the Port of Fujairah's operations and enhancing its capabilities as part of UAE’s transformational development drive was recently highlighted by HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, said a report.

The port’s development is in line with the priorities of the National Agenda, the UAE Vision 2021 and the UAE Centennial 2071, reported state news agency Wam.

Sheikh Hamad made the remarks recently while inspecting the ongoing development of the port, in the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.

The Fujairah Ruler also highlighted the growing economic importance of the port, stressing on its regional and international status as a major bunkering and energy hub.

While following up the routine port bunkering and freight-handling operations, Sheikh Hamad pointed out that the development of the port has been ongoing for decades, citing the current plans to strengthen the port infrastructure, including the deepening of berths and the establishment of quays and storage areas to increase its capacity and enable the arrival of larger vessels coming from the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and Indian Subcontinent.

He highlighted port’s modern equipment and leading facilities, noting that all measures are being taken to safeguard the oil investments in the port's area and ensure socially and economically responsible investing movement.

Sheikh Hamad also highlighted ongoing efforts to enter strategic investment partnerships conducive to bolstering the significant status of the port as a global bunkering hub.