PADI Pros - Middle East

Is your dive business easy to find when travelers are ready to book? 🌊

The way people discover travel experiences is changing. Travelers are searching Google, Maps, marketplaces — and increasingly, asking AI where to dive and what to do at their destination.

That’s why digital distribution matters.

Our latest article explains how the PADI Digital Ecosystem and PADI Adventures can help dive businesses get discovered, showcase bookable experiences, and make it easier for customers to go from “I want to dive” to “I’m booked.”

From Google Things to do integration and multilingual product pages to instant confirmation and streamlined booking, the goal is simple: put your dive experiences where travelers are already looking.

Read the full article:

Grow Your Dive Business Through PADI’s Digital Ecosystem - PADI Pros Travelers are finding dive experiences in new ways. Learn how PADI Adventures helps your business show up, build trust and get booked.

Got a project that could help protect the ocean or advance dive science? The PADI Foundation will soon begin accepting grant applications, with funding available for research, education and conservation-focused initiatives.

Learn more ⤵

PADI Foundation Grant Applications Open November 1, 2026 - PADI Pros The PADI Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that support research and education related to aquatic environments.

Dive into the Salon de la Plongée 2027! Join PADI at France's premier dive show (14-17 January 2027, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles) and exhibit in the PADI Village. With prime positioning, great rates, and access to thousands of passionate divers, it's the perfect opportunity to grow your dive business and network with industry leasers shaping the future of diving.

👉 Sign up to exhibit here:

Exhibit at Salon de la Plongée 2027 - PADI Pros If you are looking to grow your dive business, join PADI EMEA and exhibit at Salon de la Plongée in Paris, 14 to 17 January, 2027.

Book Your DEMA 2026 Hotel Room Before Rates Expire!

Make the most of your DEMA 2026 experience by staying at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Enjoy convenient access to DEMA events and networking opportunities, with room rates starting at $259 US/night (plus taxes and applicable fees, rate subject to change).

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Sign up for the Q3 2026 PADI Training Pulse Live! Available in 11 languages, the live webinars begin next week to bring you the latest updates across Training, Quality Management, Instructor Development, Business and Marketing. Sign up here 👉http://padi.co/d7kus2f4

Congratulations to Blue Brothers Diving in Algouna, Egypt, for becoming a PADI Eco Centre. This isn't just a badge — it's a commitment to protecting the incredible reefs and marine life that make the Red Sea so special. From sustainable diving practices to community conservation efforts, Blue Brothers Diving is proving that adventure and environmental responsibility can dive hand in hand.
Well done to the entire team!

The PADI Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for the 2026–2027 cycle, opening November 1, 2026. Since 1992, the Foundation has awarded more than $5.9 million to over 1,389 projects advancing marine research, diving physiology, and diver safety worldwide.

We invite researchers, graduate students, medical professionals, and scientists to submit proposals exploring aquatic environments, sport diving physics, and physiology. Grants of up to $15,000 are available, with the application deadline set for January 15, 2027.

Learn more and apply through the Common Grant Application ⤵

PADI Foundation Grant Applications Open November 1, 2026 - PADI Pros The PADI Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that support research and education related to aquatic environments.

It was a pleasure to welcome PADI Course Director Ahmed Idress all the way from Saudi Arabia to the PADI EMEA Office today.

Visits like these are a great reminder that the PADI community truly spans the globe. Whether supporting Instructor Development, sharing ideas, or simply strengthening the relationships that make our industry so special, it's always valuable to connect in person.

Thank you for making the journey to Bristol. We hope you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to continuing to work together to develop the next generation of PADI Professionals.

Safe travels, and we'll see you again soon!

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Hurghada, Egypt, PADI Instructor Examination today! We wish you the very best for your onward PADI Professional journey. Your passport to adventure and success is just beginning. Thank you to everyone who supported this IE and helped it run so smoothly

The 2026 PADI MSD Challenge is a great opportunity to inspire divers to continue their training while growing your continued education pipeline.

With the Master Scuba Diver application fee waived globally throughout 2026, there's never been a better time to help divers take the next step.

Learn how to activate the Challenge at your dive center: http://padi.co/sb7ki8le