Karim El Gendy

A Multifaceted Marine Pioneer

Born on the 18th of February, 1980, in the vibrant city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Karim El Gendy's journey is one of passion, innovation, and continual growth. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, his linguistic prowess was honed at Inlingua International Language School in Germany, culminating in a master’s degree in Hotel and Tourism Management in 1998-1999.

Karim's marine adventure began at the tender age of 16, amidst the underwater paradise of the Red Sea. What started as a fervent passion for scuba diving soon blossomed into a distinguished career. By 2016, he had achieved over 3600 logged scuba dives, skillfully instructing in 9 different diving specialties and shaping the futures of over 100 students.

His entrepreneurial spirit and extensive marine expertise led him to co-found several groundbreaking companies. Hydro Sports Group stands out as a beacon in the marine luxury service sector in the Middle East and GCC, arguably gaining global recognition. In addition, X Flight Events and Neutlex Media Production mark his foray into marine stunt coordination and digital media production, respectively. Parallel to these ventures, Karim lends his vast knowledge as a marine consultant.

Karim's credentials are as diverse as they are impressive. He is a certified General Marine Trainer by The International Water Sports Federation and authorized Marine Master Trainer by the Dubai Maritime City Authority. His prowess in Hydro flight is affirmed by his Master Trainer certification from Powerfly USA.

As an Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor accredited by SSI & IDEA, he is a member of the Emirates Chamber Association and the Egyptian Diving and Watersports Association.

His expertise extends to specialized areas such as deep diving, emergency first aid, and several niche diving specialties, garnering him numerous certifications and accolades across various roles, including AOWD instructor and Power Yacht Skipper.

Reflecting on his journey, Karim remarks, "While I've amassed a wealth of experience and certifications, there are still so many frontiers years to explore. My quest for knowledge and skill enhancement is an ongoing adventure."

• Marine Master Trainer - International Water Sports Federation IWSF
• Marine Trainer - Dubai Maritime City Authority
• Marine Consultant - Free Lanes
• Hydro Sports Master Trainer - Power fly USA
• Emergency First Aid Instructor - EFR
• Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor Scuba School International SSI
• Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor - International Diving Education association IDEA
• Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Search & Recovery Diving Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Night & Limited visibility Diving Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Deep Dive Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Enriched Air Diving Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Under Water Navigation Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Perfect Buoyancy Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Stress & Rescue Instructor - Scuba School International
• Sharks Specialty Diver
• Wreck Diving Instructor - Scuba School International SSI
• Certified Boat Skipper International Sailing School Association ISS
• Certified Boat Skipper - Dubai Maritime City Authority
• Diving Equipment Maintenance training - Scubapro France - Egypt
• Handling Guest complain 1 & 2 - Swiss inn Hospitalities
• Customers service training - Swiss inn Hospitalities

• Managing Director - X Flight Show & Events (Extreme Water Shows), 2022, present, www.Xflightshow.com
• Managing Director - Hydro Water Sports 5 Star Water Sports Centers & Yacht Lounges, 2015, October 2022, www.Hydro-watersports.com
• Managing Director - Hydro Shows & Events Dubai, 2015, 2022
• Dive Center Manager - Deep Blue Sea, UAE, 2013, 2015, www.diveindubai.com
• Safari Diving Instructor and technical manager - Emperor Divers, 2011, 2013
• Showroom Manager - Scubapro Red sea, Egypt, 2009, 2010
• Travel Tour Operator - Thomas Cook Travel, 2005, 2009, www.thomascook.com
• Reservation Manager - Cataract le Pasha - Hurghada - Red sea, 2001, 2003

• Place of Birth: Dubai, United Arab of Emirates
• Date of Birth: 02/18/80