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Dubai, June 26 (IANS/WAM) A workshop on UAE maritime law was organised here Tuesday by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Fichte & Co Legal Consultancy.

Members of Dubai Chamber, legal advisors, maritime lawyers, insurers and shipping industry representatives attended.

"The maritime industry is fundamental to world trade as over 90 percent of global trading is carried out by international shipping industry," said Jehad Kazim, director of legal services, Dubai Chamber.

"The volume of goods shipped is increasing every year which shows the importance of the shipping industry to a globalised economy," she said.

--IANS/WAM

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