Whereas reputable members of the Shipping Agents’ community in Dubai, under the auspices and with the support of the Director of the Department of Ports and Customs, have identified the need for a joint representation of the shipping agents doing business in the ports of Dubai, to pool their interests, facilitate interaction with the Government Authorities, other relevant bodies and to foster further growth, the following Articles of Association are at this moment adopted by the Initial Assembly of founding members to form the Dubai Shipping Agents Association – a non-profit organization.