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For the 2016/17 cruise season, Sir Bani Yas alone is set to receive 39 cruise ships with an expected 65,000 passengers.Mr Al Shamisi concluded: “At Abu Dhabi Ports, we are constantly exploring ways to expand our offerings and services and the global growth in the cruise and tourism sectors are at the heart of our growth strategy.“Ensuring that Abu Dhabi remains a preferred port ofcall for international cruise lines reflects our commitmentto playing our part in meeting our wise leadership’s vision of diversifying the economy and positioning the emirate as a sought-after tourist destination. We look forward to continuing our growth in this area over the coming years.” uRegional FocusIssue 70 2016 | The Ship Supplier | 13