West P&I Club has inaugurated its regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking the first establishment of an International Group Club in the Middle East. This move underscores the region’s growing relevance in the maritime industry and the Club’s commitment to enhancing support for its members from the Middle East, Africa, and India, who currently represent 14.5% of its total entered tonnage. The Dubai office will focus on claims handling and member relations, while underwriting and business development will continue to be driven by regional heads in London. Captain Gagan Dhillon has been appointed as the CEO of the Dubai office to lead these efforts.
