Category: News
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Bahrain Marina Share Progress Update for Phase 1
One of Bahrain’s biggest superyacht projects in construction is nearing the finish line. Bahrain Marina, the flagship waterfront development, has now achieved an 88% completion rate. The first phase of the $530 million flagship waterfront facility, built by Bahrain Marina Development Company, spans over 250,000 square meters. The project will feature a 167-berth marina for…
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A new yacht club and marina planned in Muscat as part of $390 million tourism project
Four Seasons is bringing a marina and yacht club to Muscat, Oman, as part of a new $390 million ( RO 150 Million) tourism complex. On March 31st, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and Oman Tourism Development Company signed an agreement to establish development in Al Bustan. INTERVIEW: Turn left for servicing: With Gulf…
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Omaya Yachts enters Middle East market with BB Yachts Agency
Luxury catamaran builder Omaya Yachts announced an exclusive partnership with BB Yachts Agency, which has become the brand’s official representative in the United Arab Emirates and wider region. The Bulgarian builder plans to use the partnership with the Dubai-based BB Yachts to expand into other key markets, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Of the announcement,…
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Dubai International Post Show postponed to November 2026
The Dubai International Boat Show, originally scheduled for April 8-12, has been postponed, organizers have announced. Due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the 32nd edition of the event has been rescheduled to November 25-29, 2026, at Dubai Harbour. This Autumn slot, strategically chosen in tandem with the start of the region’s boating…
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Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) appoints Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as CEO
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as the new chief executive officer. The announcement comes as the SRSA enters its next phase of growing the Kingdom’s coastal tourism sector while ensuring the protection of the marine environment. The appointment, effective March 22nd, 2026, finds outgoing chief…
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State of 2026 Dubai International Boat Show uncertain; Decision Expected to be made this week
With tensions in the Middle East, including the UAE, escalating with no signs of abating, the fate of the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show hangs in the air. A decision on the state of the event, taking place from 8-12 April at Dubai Harbour, is expected to be made clear this week, as organizers of…
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Aqaba’s Ayla Marina Boat Show returns for fourth edition
The Ayla Marina Boat Show, Jordan’s only boating event, will return for its fourth edition this year. The show, taking place at Aqaba’s Ayla Oasis resort, will occupy its usual end of date from the 22-23rd of May. Organizers say it is poised to be bigger in scale than events of the past, with 30…
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Gulf Craft provides an update on Superyacht Service Centre; key infrastructure installed
Berths will soon be occupied for maintenance works at Gulf Craft’s upcoming Superyacht Service Centre (SYSC) , which the company has announced is nearing completion for operational readiness. The 10,000sqm facility, located in Ajman, UAE, saw a significant development this week, with the successful certification load test of the Cimplai 600-ton travel lift. The lift…
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Port regulator AD Ports Group Reports Record Revenue
AD Ports Group, the Abu Dhabi-based developer and port regulator, reported full-year revenue of AED 20.8 billion for 2025, a 20 percent year-on-year increase. Net profit, meanwhile, increased 17% YoY to AED 2.1 billion. EDBITDA was reported at AED5.1b, a 12% increase While the group oversees global trade, logistics, and transport, it has played a critical…
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Egypt to build 150-berth yacht marina as part of $1 Billion Development IL Monte Galala
Egypt’s state institutions and the private sector have joined forces to boost the country’s tourism offerings with the announcement of Il Mont Galala Towers and Marina project. Announced last week in Cairo by Tatweer Misr, the project’s lead developer, the mixed-use development, valued at $1.06 billion, will be situated in Ain Sokhna on the Western…
