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They can't be contained
By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter

Dubai: On the Middle East's maritime map, the 30-year-old Port of Jebel Ali occupies an iconic position.

The port's role in the emirate's development as a business hub says much about Dubai's ability to think ahead of the times.

Almost three decades after the mega-port was completed, there has been no letup in Dubai's efforts to maintain its hub position in the regional maritime business.