Move to support the Maritime Industry in the region
The Leisure Marine Association MENA, a first of its kind in the region, will focus exclusively on supporting marine industry businesses such as marina operators, boat builders, equipment suppliers, and service companies and establish a supportive network for all its members.
“The association is a welcome addition to Dubai’s proactive leisure marine community, and we are excited to the potentials and key prospects it is keen on bringing to the marine sector,” stated Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Executive Director, Dubai Maritime City Authority, Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC).
“The industry is changing rapidly, so much so that it is projected that the number of boat owners by 2025 will increase to around 20,000,” observed Eng. Hessa Ahmed Al Malek. Executive Director, Federal Transport Authority for Land & Maritime (UAE).
“It is a proud moment that we finally are able to launch the LMA. Our goal has always been to bring together the industry under one umbrella in order to support each other and promote leisure boating in our region,” noted John W.R. Paul, Chairman, The Leisure Marine Association MENA.
“As such, the formation of LMA MENA is a remarkable achievement. As the body representing the international community in the marine leisure sector, ICOMIA congratulates all those behind the years of effort it took to create LMA MENA and looks forward to a fruitful collaboration,” remarked Udo Kleinitz, Secretary General, International Council of Marine Industry Associations – ICOMIA.
