Dubai to Host UAE's Anti-Piracy Meet From June 27–28

The United Arab Emirates' second anti-piracy international conference, which is expected to draw officials and leaders from across the world, will be held in Dubai in June, 2012.

The event to be held between June 27 and June 28 has generated overwhelming interest globally and regionally, as scores of government ministers, industry leaders, security experts, UN representatives, the International Maritime Organisation, and other stakeholders from around the world are expected to participate in the conference.

The international conference, to be held under the title "A Regional Response to Maritime Piracy: Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships and Strengthening Global Engagement,” will build on current global efforts to address the challenges of pirate attacks on ships and its devastating human cost.