Dubai, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates, has become a catalyst in the transformation of the Middle East logistics industry into a vital global voice, said Michael Proffitt, CEO of Dubai Logistics City (DLC) on the eve of the FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) World Congress 2007 opening, an annual gathering of the worldwide logistics and freight forwarding fraternity being held this year at Dubai’s Grand Hyatt from October 18-22. The event is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and will be opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman Dubai Aviation Corporation – Dubai World Central.
