• Initiative saw 604kg of marine waste removed from Dubai’s coastal environment

Dubai, UAE – The Emirates Diving Association (EDA) and DP World, in cooperation with the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) have joined forces to conduct a highly successful dive clean-up initiative at the Umm Suqueim 1 in Jumeirah 3 Marinas. The partnership underscores their shared commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices in the UAE.

At the event, a team of dedicated divers from EDA and the Dubai Voluntary Diving Team (DVDT) gathered at the harbour for a day of intensive clean-up efforts beneath the surface of the water with the support of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), the harbour’s operators. Equipped with scuba gear and motivated by a common goal, the volunteers set out to rid the marina of marine debris and waste.

Commenting on the initiative, Juma Khalifa Bin Thalith, Chairman at the Emirates Diving Association said, “We are delighted to be in a partnership with DP World for these important initiatives. Together, we have made a tangible contribution to preserving the marine ecosystem of the Dubai’s coastal areas. The collaborative effort between EDA and DP World exemplifies the power of partnership in addressing pressing environmental issues. By combining our expertise and resources, we were able to achieve significant results in cleaning up the underwater environment of the harbour.”

The clean-up forms part of a wider partnership between DP World and the Emirates Diving Association, which will see the two entities collaborate on a number of ocean conservation initiatives and educational activities throughout the year.

Nabil Qayed, Executive Vice President – Corporate Support at DP World GCC expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the clean-up, stating, "At DP World, we are actively committed to protecting our oceans and marine life. Through partnerships like this one with the Emirates Diving Association, we can make a meaningful impact in safeguarding the environment for future generations. Looking ahead, we remain committed to our shared goal of environmental sustainability, with plans for future collaborative initiatives to further enhance marine protection efforts in Dubai and beyond. By working together and engaging the community, we can create a lasting impact on the health and vitality of our oceans."

In total, the EDA and DVDT dive teams removed an impressive 604kg of waste from the harbour. Amongst all the waste collected, the most common items collected included plastic and glass bottles, beverage cans, and fishing ropes and lines.

Once the waste was collected, it was counted, with the data submitted to the Ocean Conservancy and to the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation to contribute towards the monitoring of marine waste at a national and global level.

For media inquiries or further information about the diving clean-up initiative, please contact:
Ally Landes
Project Director
Emirates Diving Association
magazine@emiratesdiving.com

About Emirates Diving Association (EDA):

The Emirate Diving Association (EDA) is a non-profit NGO registered with the Ministry of Community Development as per the Ministerial Decree No. 149. EDA’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore the UAE’s marine resources by emphasising and promoting the underwater environment and environmental diving. EDA is committed to ensuring environmentally respectful diving practices in all EDA members, supporting the UAE’s diving industry by coordinating the efforts of the diving community, promoting safety in the commercial and recreational diving fields through standardisation of practices, and preserving historical aspects of diving within the gulf region and enhance environmental education to diving and non-diving communities through EDA projects and events.

About DP World:

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees from 161 nationalities, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

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