The agreement was signed by Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels and Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, UDC President, CEO and Member of The Board, in addition to Mr. Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of Yacht Club de Monaco, and Mr. José Marco Casellini, CEO of Monaco Marina Management.

Under the agreement, M3 will support Corinthia Group and UDC in promoting and developing sailing and yachting experiences and services at Corinthia Yacht Club.  The collaboration will also assist them in the process of obtaining the ‘La Belle Classe Destinations’, a prestigious label by Yacht Club de Monaco which sets a standard of excellence of quality of facilities, services and safety across superyacht marinas. 

Simon Naudi commented: “We are thrilled to collaborate with world leaders the Yacht Club de Monaco and M3. Our ambition is to transform Corinthia Yacht Club, on The Pearl, into a renowned yachting destination and to create a thriving hub for the local community.  Together with our partners UDC, we are committed to ensuring that the Club becomes an internationally recognized centre of sporting and social excellence for members who enjoy a combination of competitive and informal sailing.”

José Marco Casellini further said: “We are very pleased to support Corinthia Hotels, in its desire to open up to yachting, by putting at their service the expertise and know-how of our experts in the establishment of new facilities in Doha.”

Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman stated: “This strategic partnership will contribute to strengthening The Pearl Island’s global position as a premier maritime destination, as well as the leadership of Corinthia Yacht Club, located on the Island, in developing yachting and sailing to be an international sport.”

Ibrahim Al-Othman continued: “The Pearl Island’s…