(AMIA) the Arab Marine Industries Association was founded in the year 2000 to bring together the Main Players of the Marine Industry throughout the Arab World and to promote the activities of its Members both Regionally and Internationally.

The Association has already more than 50 members including: Manufacturers, Exclusive Dealers for Boats and Accessories, Charter & Brokerage Agents, Marina Operators and Service Providers for the Marine Industry, etc…

AMIA is a non-profit organization, with the Main Objectives of Addressing the needs of the Arab Marine Industry by providing its members with:
· Organizing Annual Marine Industry related Conferences and Seminars.
· Information on International Standards Certification .
· Representation and Global Exposure in International Marine Events.
· Marketing Support.
· Consumer awareness on Marine Safety Regulations.
· Periodical information about the progress of the Marine Business in the Middle East, New Projects, Customs Duties and Registration Procedures etc...

2007 NEWS:
AMIA is working on publishing:
• An up-to date Survey on the Rules and Regulations for the Leisure Boating in the Arab World
• A Comprehensive Marinas’ Guide for the Middle East in English and Arabic
Both Surveys will be posted in AMIA’s website by June 2007

Administrative Committee
• Mr. Mohammed Shama
President
• Mr. Abdel Rahman Adib
Vice President
• Mr. Edward Aoun
Secretary General
• Mr. Albert Aoun
Treasurer
• Mr. Nabil Farhat
Association Representative
• Mr. Fouad El-Haddad
Legal Council

ADDRESS: PO Box 55576 – Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: + 961 1 485555
Fax: + 961 1 486666
e-mail: amia@ifpexpo.com