Category: News

Kuwait Announces Boat Show for 2026, First in Seven Years

The Middle East boating calendar has just gotten more packed, following the announcement of the Kuwait Marine Show. The event, scheduled to take place from January 28 to 31, 2026, will take place at Khiran Marina. The Kuwait Marine Show is organized by the Kuwait International Outdoor Expo and the UCS Group Events. Located in…
Saudi Arabia Destination AMAALA Triple Bay Set to Open “In the coming months,” Developer Red Sea Global Says

AMAALA Triple Bay, one of Saudi Arabia’s superyacht destinations, has received an opening date. Participating in the TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, real estate developer Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced that the first phase of the project is scheduled to launch in the coming months. Phase one of AMAALA boasts six resorts, including…
Old Doha Port and Dubai Harbour Agree to Regional Partnership

Two leading maritime entities, positioned as major economic drivers for Qatar and the UAE, respectively, Old Doha Port and Dubai Harbour, have signed an agreement to advance the Gulf’s maritime ecosystem. Taking place during the Qatar Boat Show, hosted at Old Doha Port for the second edition, the signing ceremony marks a collaboration between two…
RAK Properties Announce Raha Island Marina at Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah

A superyacht marina is coming to the UAE. At the International Real Estate Investment Summit, a new facility was announced for Ras al Khaimah’s Mina Al Arab. Located on Raha Island, the project plans to welcome a diverse range of pleasure vessels, including berthing facilities for superyachts. RAK Properties, the developer behind Raha Island, announced…
Egypt’s Somabay Marina Set to Receive Major Upgrade

Red Sea destination Somabay has inked an agreement with engineering and construction firm EDECS to expand and upgrade Somabay Marina. According to the agreement, EDECS will oversee the implementation of Phase II of the project, which plans to expand the marina by 72,130 cubic meters. This will result in an increased berthing capacity of 260…
Dubai Maritime Authority Introduces Marina Leasing Management Platform “Marsa”

At the 2025 GITEX Global technology event, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) announced “Marsa,” the first digital platform for the management and leasing of marine berths in Dubai. The DMA, part of the Port, Customs, and Free Zones Corporation, plans to utilize the platform to digitalize the Emirate’s marina sector by reducing paperwork and streamlining…
PCFC Brings All of Dubai’s Marinas Together In New Online Berth-Reservation Network

The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the soft launch of a new integrated online platform, allowing yacht owners to book marina berths across Dubai through mobile and computer. As reported by Gulf News, the rollout was introduced by Ahmad Saleh, PCFC Head of Demand and Relationship Management at the Gitex Global…
Pre-Owned Boat Show Returns to the UAE for 11th Edition

The Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show is set to return for its eleventh edition. The event, which runs from October 31st to November 2nd, will take place at its home, Dubai Creek Marina, Park Hyatt. The marina accommodates 80 berths for vessels between 25 and 165ft. The show is organized by Viya Marina, a yacht service…
Marina Port Vell Barcelona signs agreement with Qatar Free Zones Authority to strengthen Marsa Port’s maritime offerings

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marina Port Vell Barcelona to establish Qatar’s Marsa Maritime ecosystem as a destination for superyachting operations. The MoU, signed at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show between the CEO of Marina Port Vell Barcelona, Ignacio Erroz, and the CEO of QFZ, Sheikh Mohammed…
Feadship and Qatar Free Zones Sign MoU to Develop Marsa Port’s Superyacht Facility

Qatar Free Zones Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dutch builder Feadship to develop and advance Qatar’s Marsa Port prospects to build a superyacht destination in Umm Alhoul. The agreement, signed at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, between Feadship chief commercial officer Bas Nederpelt and QFZ chief executive officer Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad…