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BWA Yachting Announce Expansion to Saudi Arabia

Superyacht services agency BWA Yachting is expanding over to the other side of the Red Sea.

The global agency announced it will be operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Faisal M. Higgi & Associates Co. Ltd, a port agency specializing in cargo handling, customs clearance, and port agency services.

BWA’s offices will be interspersed throughout the Kingdom in locations including Jeddah, Jizan, Rabigh, Duba, Dammam, and Sindalah, located in the luxury development NEOM. This opening marks BWA’s second office in the Middle East, having opened a branch in Egypt back in 2022. 

BWA Yachting will operate in offices all over Saudi Arabia, including NEOM’s Sindalah – A prominent superyacht destination

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BWA will handle all aspects of yachting services from berth bookings, technical services, and yacht clearances and formalities, alongside ancillary vessel services including fuel, water, provision, and VIP concierge services.

“We are thrilled to establish operations in Saudi Arabia, a region that is witnessing rapid growth in the yachting sector. Our partnership with Faisal M. Higgi & Associates Co. Ltd reflects our commitment to providing unparalleled services to our clients as they explore the exceptional destinations along the stunning Saudi Arabian coastline,” said Nikolaos Patsiokas, COO of BWA Yachting.

BWA’s most recent expansion to Stockholm was announced in May 2024

“At Faisal Higgi Company, our partnership with BWA Yachting aligns seamlessly with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Together, we’re committed to enhancing the yachting experience in our local market, bringing world-class expertise to the region and playing a key role in shaping the future of luxury maritime tourism on Saudi shores” continues Abdulaziz Faisal Higgi, Managing Partner at BWA Yachting Saudi Arabia.