Emirates Diving Association (EDA) - Emirates Diving Association (EDA)...

Emirates Diving Association (EDA) was established by a Federal Decree, No. (23) for the year 1995 Article No.(21) on 23/02/1995 and chose Dubai as its base. The Decree stipulates the following responsibilities for EDA.

• To legislate all diving activities in the UAE
• Ensure environmentally respectful diving practices in all EDA members
• Promote and support the diving industry within the UAE by coordinating the efforts of the diving community
• Promote diving safety in the commercial and recreational diving fields through standardization of practices
• Promote and preserve historical aspects of diving within the gulf region and enhance environmental education to diving and non-diving communities through EDA activities