Julian Skyrme
Vice President Commercial - Ports Cluster AD Ports Group
Julian Skyrme joined AD Ports Group in 2014 and is the Director Ports Commercial within the Ports Cluster.
In his role, he is responsible for the commercial sales development of all ports within the Ports Cluster AD Ports Group, driving and growing the Ports’ commercial business within the UAE.
Julian has more than 35 years’ experience in the maritime industry the majority of which have been within the Middle East Region, country management roles including terminal development, trade lane pricing and line management.
Prior to joining AD Ports Group, he held a number of senior leadership positions Abu Dhabi Terminals, the Port of Salalah where he held the position Regional Commercial & Marketing head and DP World where he held senior roles in both commercial and strategy.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Welcome and Opening Remarks
National Anthem of the UAE
Government Opening Remarks
Industry Opening Remarks
Wednesday 04 February 10:15 - 10:35 Main Stage
Info, Education & Networking
Government Opening Remarks
Industry Opening Remarks Main Stage Asia/Dubai
2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Government Opening Remarks
Speaker:
Her Excellency Eng. Hessa Ahmed Al Malek, Minister Advisor for Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Industry Opening Remarks
Speakers:
Ben Blamire, Event Director, Breakbulk Middle East, Hyve Group
Shahab Al Jassmi, Senior VP of Commercial Ports & Terminals, DP World GCC
Julian Skyrme, Vice President Commercial – Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group
Nasser AlDossary, General Manager, DHL Global Forwarding | Industrial Projects
Monday 10 February 10:15 - 10:35 Main Stage
VIP & Official Events
Speaker:
Her Excellency Eng. Hessa Ahmed Al Malek, Minister Advisor for Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Industry Opening Remarks
Speakers:
Ben Blamire, Event Director, Breakbulk Middle East, Hyve Group
Shahab Al Jassmi, Senior VP of Commercial Ports & Terminals, DP World GCC
Julian Skyrme, Vice President Commercial – Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group
Nasser AlDossary, General Manager, DHL Global Forwarding | Industrial Projects
Main Stage Asia/Dubai



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