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MENALAC announces newly elected board members following successful AGM
Dubai, UAE – Following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 19th June 2025, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) is thrilled to announce several new additions to our board of MENALAC, as part of the associations bi-annual elections. This newly elected leadership team will work alongside the existing board to advance MENALAC's mission of strengthening and unifying the Leisure and Entertainment (L&E) industry across the MENA region.
MENALAC continues to play a vital role as the region's leading representative body for the attractions and amusement sector. With a refreshed board comprising influential and experienced industry professionals, the Council is positioned to accelerate progress, set benchmarks, and lead conversations that shape the future of leisure in the Middle East and North Africa.
'Our newly elected board is fully aligned with MENALAC's enduring vision—to unite operators, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, tourism authorities, and regulators on a common platform that encourages collaboration and promotes high operational standards across the region. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to building a harmonized, safe, and forward-thinking leisure and entertainment landscape—one that evolves with the growing expectations of both consumers and businesses,' said Silvio Liedtke, Vice President of MENALAC.
Over the coming term, MENALAC's leadership will focus on strengthening the industry's foundation through advocacy, education, and industry connectivity. By creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth, promoting best practices in safety and operations, and offering platforms for regional and global networking, MENALAC will continue to empower its members and elevate the industry.
The newly elected board will also steer MENALAC's efforts to enhance the availability and reliability of market insights and data—enabling better decision-making across all segments of the industry. Through high-impact events, conferences, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, the Council aims to foster innovation and encourage excellence across the region's rapidly evolving attractions sector.
As the L&E industry in the MENA region continues to grow and diversify, MENALAC stands ready to lead—championing the interests of its members and ensuring the region remains a vibrant, competitive, and globally recognised force in the world of leisure and entertainment.
The MENALAC Board for 2025-2026 is as follows:
Mr. Alwalid Al Baltan, Chairman & Founder, Rafeeh Entertainment Group - President of MENALAC, KSA
Mr. Silvio Liedtke, CEO, Landmark Leisure - Vice-President of MENALAC, GCC
Mr. Janardana Dattakumar, Director of Operations, Antic's Land – Treasurer of MENALAC, UAE
Mr. Fahad Al Obailan, Group CEO, BAAN Holding, MENA
Mr. Kareem Fayed, General Manager Entertainment Operation, Al Othaim Entertainment, MENA
Mr. Peter Stubbs, Vice President - Technical Services | Project Delivery | Sustainability, Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment, MENA
Sheikha Monira Al Sabah, CEO, Play Enterprises, Kuwait
Ms Shifa Yusuffali, CEO, Ideacrate Edutainment, UAE
Mr. Mohammed Alhinai, Managing Director, FunZone Oman, Oman
Mr. Ahmed Yusuf, CEO, Seef Properties B.S.C., Bahrain
Mr. Ahmad Kamel, CEO, Fawasel Advanced for Entertainment and Tourism, KSA
Mr. Antoine Zgheib, Executive Director, Saudi Entertainment Venture (SEVEN), KSA
Mr. Hussain Abdul Fatah Marafi, CEO, Fun Zone Park Kuwait (HM International Holding), Kuwait
Mr. Prakash Vivekanand, Founder & Managing Director, The Zone Amusement Arcade, UAE
Mr. Hassan Ahmed, Executive Director, Adventure World Entertainment, KSA
Mr. Davide Camaiora, Managing Director, VIVATICKET, MENA
Ms. Renee Welsh, CEO, EMBED & Booking Boss, MENA
