Future of Yachting 2025 – The Leisure Marine Association MENA (LMA) is set to host the Future of Yachting 2025 Workshop & AGM in Dubai, spotlighting sustainability, regulations, and innovation shaping the region’s yachting future.
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Future of Yachting 2025 Press Release
Dubai, UAE – September 2025 — The Leisure Marine Association MENA (LMA) will gather industry leaders, superyacht captains, and maritime authorities on 1 October 2025 at JA Resorts & Hotels, Dubai, for the Future of Yachting 2025 Workshop & Annual General Meeting. The event will focus on critical topics, including:
- unified licensing
- sustainability practices
- yacht tourism
- and regulatory developments, reinforcing the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for leisure marine excellence
Workshop Programme
The Workshop (9 AM – 2 PM) will bring together maritime authorities, superyacht captains, and industry leaders to explore the topics shaping the future of the sector:
- Crew Training & Unified Licensing
- Yacht Regulations & Flagging
- Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Practices
- Safety & Navigation Rules
- Yacht Tourism
- Cross-Industry Collaboration
The day will conclude with the LMA Annual General Meeting (3–5 PM), a cornerstone of the Association’s governance, where General Members will exercise their voting rights.
2025 AGM Agenda
The 2025 AGM agenda includes the presentation of LMA’s Annual Report, financial statements, the 2024 year-end audit, the proposed 2026 budget, and the election of Board Members for the 2025–2026 term.“Our mission is to strengthen the UAE and MENA region’s position as a world-class yachting hub through collaboration, regulatory progress, and sustainable growth,” said John W.R. Paul, General Manager at Exalto Emirates and Chairman of LMA. “The Future of Yachting 2025 Workshop is more than an event — it is a platform for building the future of our industry together.”
This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of our event sponsors:
Silver Sponsors –
Bronze Sponsors –
Palm and Dubai Islands Marina operated by M Marinas
Super Yacht Service Center by Gulf Craft
LMA extends its sincere thanks to its Annual Sponsors –
Exalto Emirates, Gulf Craft Group
Their continued support plays a vital role in advancing the leisure marine community and shaping the future of yachting in the region.
Attendance is complimentary with limited seating available by RSVP for LMA members and superyacht captains.
RSVP & Enquiries: info@leisuremarinemena.com
Contact: +971 4 516 3045 | +971 50 435 6184
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