ABU DHABI (WAM)
Abu Dhabi Maritime – part of AD Ports Group – has announced the winners of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) during a ceremony held at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS).
The event celebrated the exceptional achievements, transformative initiatives, and visionary leadership of marinas across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT region).
D-Marin Göcek, Türkiye, earned the gold award in the Customer Experience category. The silver award went to Dubai Creek, UAE. The bronze award went to Jeddah Yacht Club, KSA.
Palm Jumeirah Marina, UAE, won the gold Employer Excellence award. The silver award went to Yas Marina, UAE. The bronze award went to Aldar Marinas, UAE.
The gold Health and Safety award went to Dubai Harbour, UAE. The silver award went to Palm Jumeirah Marina, UAE. The bronze award went to Emirates Palace Marina, UAE.
Yas Marina, UAE, claimed the gold Innovation award. The silver award went to Dubai Harbour, UAE. The bronze award went to The Pearl Island Marina, Qatar.
D-Marin Didim, Türkiye, won the gold Sustainability award. The silver award went to The Pearl Island Marina, Qatar. The bronze award went to Ayla Marina, Jordan.
Finally, the top award of the night, the gold Outstanding Marina award, recognising outstanding overall achievement, went to D-Marin Turgutreis, Türkiye. The silver award went to D-Marin Göcek, Türkiye. The bronze award went to D-Marin Didim, Türkiye.
A seventh special recognition, Most Popular Marina, voted by members of the public, went to Ayla Marina, Jordan. The Pearl Island Marina, Qatar, claimed silver. Bronze went to Abu Dhabi Marine, UAE.
The response to this year’s Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards was overwhelming, with 120 submissions from marinas in eight countries – triple the participation level for the 2023 edition. This surge in interest speaks to the growing significance of this programme for the regional maritime sector.
Dr. Saif Al Nasri, Undersecretary of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said, “The Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) are part of our unwavering commitment to developing the sector across Abu Dhabi and the region. These awards represent a significant step towards recognising and supporting outstanding achievements that contribute to improving the quality of services and applying best practices in health, safety, sustainability, and innovation, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading global maritime hub.”
Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer - AD Ports Group, said, “The aim of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards is to motivate progress, promote regional marinas, and set new standards of excellence in the maritime sector.”