The Leisure Marine Association MENA(LMA) will host the Future of Yachting 2025 Workshop & Annual General Meeting on 1 October 2025 at JA Resorts & Hotels, Dubai.

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. 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," "The Future of Yachting 2025 Workshop is more than an event — it is a platform for building the future of our industry together.

said John W.R. Paul, General Manager at Exalto Emirates and Chairman of LMA.

This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of our event sponsors:

 Silver Sponsors – D-Marin, Superyacht Interiors, GLUX Interiors, and Yas Marina

 Bronze Sponsor – Palm and Dubai Islands Marina operated by M Marinas, Porto Montenegro, and Super Yacht Service Center by Gulf Craft

LMA extends its sincere thanks to its' Annual Sponsors: Exalto Emirates, Gulf Craft Group, Abu Dhabi Maritime, P&O Marinas, The Captain's Club, and ADNEC — whose 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: [email protected]
 Contact: +971 4 516 3045 | +971 50 435 6184