DSAA OVERVIEW
The Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA) is the representative body for Dubai’s shipping and maritime community. Since 1999, DSAA has supported the growth of the industry, advocating for its members and fostering collaboration across stakeholders. As a non-profit association, DSAA works closely with government entities, regulators, and the private sector to strengthen Dubai’s role as a world-class maritime hub.
MISSION
To advance Dubai’s position as a global leader in shipping and logistics by:
Empowering the maritime community
Connecting key industry stakeholders
Representing the interests of maritime sector
OUR GOALS
Represent shipping agents with a unified voice
Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the industry
Enhance Dubai’s role in the international maritime economy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Salah Sharaf AlHashmi
Chairman
Vice President, Sharaf Group
Abdul Hafis
Secretary General
Director, Freight Disputes & Legal Solutions
Santosa Muharam
Board Member
Executive Vice President, SAMUDERA GROUP/SAMUDERA CARGO SERVICES LLC
Vishnu Sankar S
Board Member
Trade Manager, UNIFEEDER FZCO
Mohammeh Jasim AlRais
Vice President
Executive Director, Al Rais Travel Group
Capt Porus Dalal
Board Member, Recreational Committee Chairman
General Manager, Global Feeder Shipping
Somaya AbdulKarim
Board Member
Chief Human Resource Officer Sharaf Group/ Green Port Shipping Agency
Ghaya AlMansoori
General Manager
Dubai Shipping Agents Association
Ali Canani
Treasurer
Owner, Red Pearl Logistics
Madhu Madathil
Board Member, Legal, Advocacy & Education Committee Chairman
General Counsel, Rais Hassan Saadi
Jayaram H
Board Member
Senior Accounts Manager, VASCO Global
At DSAA, we are committed to ensuring that Dubai’s maritime sector continues to grow, adapt, and thrive in today’s global economy.