Author: The Maritime Observer

BWA Yachting Enters UAE Market With New Dubai Office

Superyacht services agency BWA Yachting expands its Middle East reach with the launch of a new branch in the UAE. With Stel Choulakis at the helm of the UAE team, the new Dubai outpost plans to provide superyacht owners with services across the Emirates. It will facilitate superyacht activity between all of the UAE’s major…
Dubai, Qatar, and Turkiye Marinas Take Home Top Prizes at 2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards

The 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards took place on November 20th, as part of the seventh annual Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, with an expanded list of categories. Taking home the gold award in the Outstanding Marina category was Dubai Harbour, while D-Marin Didim received the Silver Award. Abu Dhabi Maritime, a…
Abu Dhabi Maritime and ADNEC Group Sign Multi-Year Agreement To Extend Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

International venue development and business management company Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) Group has extended its partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime to strengthen the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show. The agreement, inked at this year’s event, is a three-year deal and aims to increase the show’s visibility as a regional maritime exhibition. Under the…
Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats Launches 37-Meter Sportfisher; Egypt’s First Locally-Built Superyacht

Suez Canal for Modern Boats Company, a joint venture between the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and South Red Sea Shipyard, inaugurated the first nationally built superyacht, a 37-meter Sportfisher. With exterior design by American firm Fry Associates Inc., and interior design by Italian designer Georges Vafiadis, the tourist yacht is part of the partnership’s efforts…
Kuwait Announces Boat Show for 2026, First in Seven Years

The Middle East boating calendar has just gotten more packed, following the announcement of the Kuwait Marine Show. The event, scheduled to take place from January 28 to 31, 2026, will take place at Khiran Marina. The Kuwait Marine Show is organized by the Kuwait International Outdoor Expo and the UCS Group Events. Located in…
Saudi Arabia Destination AMAALA Triple Bay Set to Open “In the coming months,” Developer Red Sea Global Says

AMAALA Triple Bay, one of Saudi Arabia’s superyacht destinations, has received an opening date. Participating in the TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, real estate developer Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced that the first phase of the project is scheduled to launch in the coming months. Phase one of AMAALA boasts six resorts, including…
Old Doha Port and Dubai Harbour Agree to Regional Partnership

Two leading maritime entities, positioned as major economic drivers for Qatar and the UAE, respectively, Old Doha Port and Dubai Harbour, have signed an agreement to advance the Gulf’s maritime ecosystem. Taking place during the Qatar Boat Show, hosted at Old Doha Port for the second edition, the signing ceremony marks a collaboration between two…
RAK Properties Announce Raha Island Marina at Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah

A superyacht marina is coming to the UAE. At the International Real Estate Investment Summit, a new facility was announced for Ras al Khaimah’s Mina Al Arab. Located on Raha Island, the project plans to welcome a diverse range of pleasure vessels, including berthing facilities for superyachts. RAK Properties, the developer behind Raha Island, announced…
Egypt’s Somabay Marina Set to Receive Major Upgrade

Red Sea destination Somabay has inked an agreement with engineering and construction firm EDECS to expand and upgrade Somabay Marina. According to the agreement, EDECS will oversee the implementation of Phase II of the project, which plans to expand the marina by 72,130 cubic meters. This will result in an increased berthing capacity of 260…
Dubai Maritime Authority Introduces Marina Leasing Management Platform “Marsa”

At the 2025 GITEX Global technology event, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) announced “Marsa,” the first digital platform for the management and leasing of marine berths in Dubai. The DMA, part of the Port, Customs, and Free Zones Corporation, plans to utilize the platform to digitalize the Emirate’s marina sector by reducing paperwork and streamlining…