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UAE’s first female ship master,

Captain Sahar Rasti, honoured with

Maritime Industry Excellence Award

The accolade recognises her remarkable leadership, dedication to excellence and relentless
advocacy for women empowerment within the maritime industry.

Published: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 11:32 AM

Captain Sahar Rasti, the UAE’s first female ship master and a pioneering
figure in the regional maritime industry, was honoured with the Benchmark for
Maritime Industry Excellence Award at The Maritime Standard (TMS) Awards 2025,
the sector’s leading awards event. The accolade recognises her remarkable
leadership, dedication to excellence and relentless advocacy for women
empowerment within the maritime industry.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief

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