Category: News

Superyacht Destination Sindalah Island To Open Doors This Friday for “Red Sea Week”

On the occasion of Red Sea Week (RSW), Ultra-luxury development NEOM is set to welcome guests for the grand opening of Sindalah Island on Friday, October 25th. Located in, the 840,000 square meter Sindalah Island was the first region to be announced by the NEOM, marketed as a superyacht destination in the Red Sea, accessible…
Suez Canal Authority Announce Discounts on Transit and Mooring Fees for Yachts Transiting The Red Sea

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced new discounts on transit and mooring fees for yachts traversing the Red Sea for a limited time in a move to boost marine tourism in Egypt. Starting from November 1st SCA’s new navigation circular (No. 4) of 2024 entails a 20% fee reduction for yachts with a gross tonnage…
Recent Developments by the Saudi Red Sea Authority to Establish the Red Sea as a Superyacht Destination

Since the formation of the Saudi Red Sea Authority in 2021, the government entity has worked towards establishing the Red Sea as a thriving luxury tourism destination, particularly for the tourism industry, and this past month has been no expectation. At the end of September, SRSA has announced it’s partnership with with The International Council…
Seventh Edition of the Egypt International Boat Show Announced for February 2025

Seven months after the Egypt International Boat Show made its return following a 13-year hiatus, the seventh edition of the show now returns in a new winter slot. The event arrives at it’s new home at the Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre (CICC) from 6-9 February 2025. Located on the south of Cairo’s train station,…
NEOM’s Sindalah Marina Awarded 5-Gold Anchor Accreditation; First Ever in Saudi Arabia

October 08, 2024 – Sindalah Marina has been accredited as a 5-Gold Anchor Marina by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). Sindalah Marina, managed by IGY Marinas, is the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to earn this accreditation. Situated in NEOM’s luxury island Sindalah, the first project to be announced by the development, Sindalah…
D-Marin Announces Port De La Mer Marina; Fifth Superyacht Marina in Dubai

October 03, 2024 – Marina chain D-Marin announced a new addition to its roster of world-class marinas, Port De La Mer Marina. Located on the coast of La Mer’s north peninsula, the first phase of the marina will operate at a 32-berth capacity. In total, the marina plans to accommodate 160 berths, for vessels up…
NEOM Announces Sindalah Yacht Club, Designed By Stefano Ricci

October 1st, 2024 – Saudi Arabia’s luxury development NEOM announced an upcoming yacht club for superyacht destination SINDALAH. Sindalah Yacht Club, with designs penned by Italian designer Stefano Ricci, spans 1,800 square meters and will also feature a lounge and an exclusive fine-dining experience curated by Chef Enrico Bartolini. Management of Sindalah Yacht Club will be…
Saudi Red Sea Authority and ICOMIA Form Partnership to Boost Superyacht Tourism in the Red Sea

September 26 2024 – The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) and The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) have agreed on a new strategic alliance in an effort to boost the region’s coastal tourism sector. Through the newly formed partnership, ICOMIA plans to work toward this goal with SRSA by establishing connections with the…
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…
MarineMax Appoints Steven English as Chief Executive Officer of IGY Marinas

September 17th, 2024 – IGY Marinas, a subsidiary of superyacht services company MarineMax, appointed Steven English as Chief Executive Officer. English joined IGY in 2007 as Executive Vice President overseeing dispositions and joint ventures in marinas across Europe and the Middle East, before transitioning to the role of Executive Vice President when IGY was acquired…