Category: News
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NEOM announces new development Jaumur
NEOM announces new coastal community Jaumur. A superyacht-based community situated alongside the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, Jaumur is designed to host 6000 residents residing in 700 villas and 500 marina-surrounding apartments. The development will also see two hotels with over 350 rooms and a boarding school. Meanwhile, the marina promenade will feature all-year-round…
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BehneMar Yachting becomes official authorized sales agent for The Italian Sea Group in the Middle East
UAE-based Yachting consultancy Behnemar Yachting will now be the official agent for The Italian Sea Group (TISG) in The Middle East. In an announcement made during the 2024 Dubai International Boat Show, the synergy is described as an “Authorized Sales Agency”; occasioned by TISG’s expansion into the MENA superyacht market. A dedicated pavilion was curated…
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Ferretti Group to open new dealership branches in the United Arab Emirates and Oman
During a press conference held at the 30th Dubai International Boat Show in February 2024, Ferretti Group announced the opening of new offices in several parts of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Oman. This news comes months after the shipyard announced the dissolution of its partnership with leisure yachting company Ocean360, Ferretti…
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Qatar Boat Show announced for November 6-9 2024
On March 5th, 2024, a grand pre-launch took place in Doha, Qatar to announce the first-ever Qatar Boat Show (QBS), with the industry’s key players in attendance. The event, which prognosticates 20,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors, will take place between November 6 and November 9 2024 at the Old Doha Port. Over the past few years,…
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Dubai International Boat Show signs long-term deal with current venue Dubai Harbour
The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) will continue its existing relationship with Dubai Harbour following the successful 30th edition of the show. DIBS, a staple of the Middle Eastern maritime calendar, has been residing in Dubai Harbour since its return in 2022. The partnership finds an agreement to invest in more infrastructure to serve future…
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Saudi Arabia introduces a six-month temporary entry regime for foreign vessels
In the next step towards opening up the region as an international yachting destination, the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), in collaboration with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, released a procedural guide for the temporary entry of foreign tourist marine vessels into Saudi Arabian waters. The temporary entry regime allows any vessel to enter…
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Centouno Navi reaches agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Durah al Fodah; bringing its range to the Kingdom
Viareggio-based shipyard Centouno Navi will now see its line of 16-37 meter yachts cruise the Red Seas, in a new partnership with Durah al Fodah, a company founded by His Royal Highness Naif Bin Abdullah Bin Saus Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The agreement took place in December 2023, and according to Boat International, also includes…
