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Dubai Marinas Rollout Biofuel Options For Yachts

Emaar Group, in collaboration with Lootah Biofuels, has launched a biofuel option for superyachts berthed at Dubai Marina and Creek Marina. This move aligns with the UAE’s Net-Zero goals for 2050. Vessels will be able to access the lower-carbon alternative at dedicated refuelling stations found at both marinas. The fuel, specifically designed for yachts, comes…
Ferretti Group appoints AAA Marine as new UAE and Oman dealer

Italian shipbuilder Ferretti Group has inked a deal with AAA Marine, a merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, to become the authorized dealer of the brand in the UAE and Oman. The deal, signed at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, will see AAA Marine as the regional representative of the shipyard’s core brands:…
Saudi Red Sea Authority Launches Yacht Entry Platform “Ebhar”

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced a new platform for foreign-flagged yachts arriving in the Kingdom, Ebhar. The portal outlines the steps required for any vessel entering Saudi Arabia: first, registration on the Ebhar platform and selection of a licensed tourism agent. Following this, the agent will proceed with the issuance of a…
M-Marinas Completes Portfolio-Enhancing Management Term with Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Island Marinas

M-Marinas by Porto Montenegro, a developer and operator for properties in the Mediterranean and the UAE, has announced the completion of its operational growth mandate with Nakheel, the Dubai-based master developer. The partnership, agreed upon in October 2023, saw the Marina Management Platform enhance the offerings of Nakheel’s waterfront developments. Palm Jumeirah, the 261-berth…
Foreign Yachts Now Able to Move Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Freely

In a move bridging two of the Gulf’s most established yacht markets, foreign-flagged vessels will be able to cruise between Abu Dhabi and Dubai restriction-free. The consolidated protocol, which goes into effect beginning January 2026, allows for a single sailing permit to be recognized by both Emirates, using an Inquiry System Application Programming Interface (API)…
Gulf Craft Sets Opening Date for Superyacht Service Centre

UAE-builder Gulf Craft Group will be ringing in the new year with the launch of the Superyacht Service Centre (SYSC), a refit facility based in Ajman, UAE. INTERVIEW: A Talk With Gulf Craft CEO Erwin Bamps [July 2025 Newsletter] Taking to the stage at the 2025 SuperYacht Times Gulf Superyacht Summit in Abu Dhabi, Gulf…
JLS Yachts Announced as UAE Golden Agent; Can Issue Cruising Permits in One Hour

Following a partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), JLS Yacht, a superyacht service provider in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, has been announced as the golden agent for the UAE, allowing the agent to fast-track the issuing of 6-month cruising permits to foreign-flagged vessels coming to the UAE. “Instead of just…
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…