The number of passengers travelling through Port Rashid in Dubai increased to 85,744 in the first quarter of 2009, from 64,952 in the same period last year, announced Major General Mohammed Ahmad Al Marri, Director-General of the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD).
This announcement was made during an inspection of the sea ports managed by the DNRD including Port Rashid, Jebel Ali Port, Shindagha Port and Hamriya Port, to identify current procedures and services.
Al Marri stated that Jebel Ali Port received
approximately 67,000 sailors in the first quarter of 2009 and processed applications for 750 crew members on an average per day. During his visit, Al Marri checked the new passengers terminal at Jebel Ali Port, which is officially due to launch later this month.
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