Advancing Sustainable Maritime Trade and Smart Ports across Yemen, the Gulf, and the Red Sea As part of its commitment to evidence-based dialogue and regional cooperation, the OASIS (Onward Alliance for Stability and Inclusive Solutions) Project, implemented by DeepRoot Consulting with the support of the European Union's Foreign Policy Instruments (EU FPI), proudly presents Background Paper No. 3, prepared for the Third Regional Forum: Sustainable Maritime Trade and Smart Ports Serving as the forum's principal technical reference, this publication explores the latest global and regional developments in maritime trade, smart ports, digital transformation, blue economy, logistics, maritime security, environmental sustainability, innovation, and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on Yemen, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Red Sea region. The paper provides participants, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners with a shared evidence base that supports informed dialogue and the development of practical policy recommendations for resilient and sustainable maritime development
