Opening Remarks, Keynote address, Dubai Maritime Strategic Directions, The easing of energy prices. The impact on the Gulf region and on shipping, Consolidations –Tanker Transportation, What impact will declining oil prices have on the offshore industry in the Gulf Region, India is the 10th largest economy but Indian owners are as at home in Dubai and Singapore., How the UAE can become a major shipping and finance hub. Progress so far and lessons to be learned from other places., The challenges faced by a mortgagee / lender in recovery in the UAE, Leasing, ECA finance and private equity for Gulf based owners, The shipping markets have been in turmoil for five years. Now the declining oil price may be a white knight or a sign of more trouble ahead, Closing Remarks