What's new in our Leisure and Attractions World? - MENA Leisure Updates

Dear readers,

November has been a bustling period as the winter period sets in across the MENA region. Many of our members participated in IAAPA's annual trade show in Orlando this month and we hope this year was another successful opportunity to be inspired and make connections.

We look forward to bringing you more professional opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa with our 2023-2024 events, providing education, networking, and the chance to grow your brand. Make sure you have saved the dates of our upcoming events including the Winter Mingle, the L.E.A. Conferences and the 6th MENALAC Awards Gala, of which for nominations will open soon for the 27 Awards categories, so stay tuned! And don't miss our Winter Mingle in December at Top Golf, Dubai. Join us for an evening of laughter and connections with industry professionals.

We are also pleased to welcome MENALAC’s newly appointed Director General Mr. Mohsin

Nawaz Khan to steer the association’s initiatives and grow its footprint across the region.

Explore exclusive resources and insights in our Talk Articles, featuring safety tips for mobile elevated work platforms and updates from Saudi entertainment leader, Al Hokair Group. Check out these articles below as well as subscribing to our podcast series to tune into a year’s worth of engaging interviews with key industry voices in the successful podcast Member Musing.

Act now to benefit from our Year End Membership promotion, offering three months extra free if you join before December 31, 2023. Get in touch now to join our community and access our wonderful benefits. Also, discover the opportunity to invest, engage, and succeed by sponsoring MENALAC events.

Keep reading to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and all of our other valuable offerings.

Join us for another fantastic informal networking evening with various professionals in the Leisure, Entertainment & Amusement industry at our Winter Mingle 2023

We are delighted to introduce our new Director General - Mohsin Nawaz Khan.

As Director General, he has led the UAE – India Business Council in strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic ties between the UAE and India. He has also worked with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the Italian Trade Commission (ICE) as part of the Embassy of Italy in Delhi, the EUROCHAMBRES Liaison Office India, the European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC) and finally, as Deputy Director for Europe at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Gain extensive visibility for your brand and earn recognition as a vital contributor to the growth and development of the MENA Leisure and Amusement sector by becoming a MENALAC Sponsor

Hello Park

Hello Park – the chain of immersive phygital parks for kids and families. They are the first company in the world to combine technologies into a profitable and conceptual product, available under the Hello Park brand with a clear development strategy and a solid professional team behind it. They mix well-known activities (swings, trampolines, climbing, slides, and others) with interactive technology, to provide a unique experience and a high retention rate in the industry. Currently, they are present in 17 countries, and the list of their presence is increasing. Asia, Latin America, and the EU, now It’s time for the MENA region.

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Celebrating a roller coaster ride of conversations in 2023 on our brilliant podcast series Member Musing

After a recent streak of honours for the company as well as exciting new collaborations with iconic brands made over the past year, we asked award winning General Manager, Mohamed Attia, his perspective on the present and future of industry frontrunner, Al Hokair Group. With over five decades, the group’s projects have expanded to include 92 entertainment centres and 35 hotels spread across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Read on to discover the company’s commitment to enhancing its tourism investments and aiming to provide premier offerings by attracting expertise and forging strategic partnerships to bring significant leisure and entertainment opportunities to consumers.

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) are designed to provide a safe work platform for temporary work at height. Due to concerns about of the lack of MEWP safety practices in the Middle East, it is vital we address the challenges now and follow proper safety practices to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of workers.

This Let’s Talk Safety article written by Jason Woods, IPAF Regional Manager, Middle East & South Asia, underlines critical safety practices not to be missed to ensure the safety of workers who operate and work on elevated platforms within the Leisure and Attractions industry.