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Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
An evening where insight met interaction.
On 5 February 2026, the maritime community came together at Dusit Thani, Dubai for an ICS Middle East networking evening focused on the realities shaping shipping markets in 2026.
With global uncertainty, trade realignments, and sustainability pressures in play, speakers Anuj Garg and Yen Ling Song from S&P Global Energy, along with Sara Sarhan from Rystad Energy, shared thoughtful perspectives grounded in data and regional context.
The dialogue deepened during an interactive Q&A session moderated by Capt. Zarir Irani, FICS , sparking meaningful exchanges across the room.
The evening also marked an important moment of recognition, as we presented membership certificates to Capt. Anuj Chopra, FICS, Princeton Colaco, MICS, and Tarun Sethi, MICS.
Thank you to Shipfinex High - Tea Sponsor for the evening , our speakers, and our engaged audience for making the evening insightful and memorable. We look forward to welcoming you to more thought-provoking conversations and networking opportunities in the months ahead. ⚓✨