The world's third biggest marine terminal operator Dubai Ports (DP) World said Monday that its home port Jebel Ali was awarded the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Certificate, the first such honor in the Middle East.

Mohammed Al Muallem, managing director of DP World for United Arab Emirates, said that DP World was honored to receive this important certificate from the UNDSS.

"We take this opportunity to reaffirm to all our stakeholders that we will spare no efforts to keep Jebel Ali the safest port in the world," said Al Muallem.

Tamer Hammouda, security advisor of the UNDSS, said "We are impressed by the high levels of safety and security we found implemented at Jebel Ali Port, which even exceeded standards set by UNDSS in some areas."

The UNDSS is considered as a benchmark for security management systems.

Jebel Ali port is the world's biggest man-made container port and a key hub for global trade, bridging Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Endi

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