UAE-builder Gulf Craft is expanding SilverCat’s dealer network in the Middle East market, naming Kuwait Development & Trading Co , a subsidiary of Sultan & Salem & Sons. as the brand’s representative in Kuwait.
SilverCat, one brand under the Gulf Craft umbrella, are powered catamaran designed for cruising, sportfishing and utility. It’s 34HT and 46LUX models were featured a the the 2026 Kuwait Marine Show.
The brand’s platform is a perfect match for the market, the shipyard explains. Its wide catamaran platform, with spacious deck areas and hull stability, bodes well with the Kuwaiti’s boaters affinity for sport fishing and family cruising.In other markets, the UAE-shipyard has secured dealers for SilverCat in the Caribeean and Malasia
According to YachtFinds.com, Kuwait City has the highest concentration of registered boats among Gulf states, with over 11,000 boats. The country boasts 13 superyachts over 30 meters, according to the Superyacht Times Gulf Superyacht Market Report 2023.
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“Kuwait has always been an important market for Gulf Craft. Its boat owners have a strong understanding of the sea and a clear appreciation for performance vessels that are reliable and built for real use. Sultan Al Salem & Sons is a respected name with a long presence in the marine sector, and that makes them a strong partner to represent SilverCat in Kuwait,” said Mohammed Hussein Alshaali, Chairman of Gulf Craft.
“We are proud to represent SilverCat in Kuwait and to partner with Gulf Craft, a regional builder with a strong reputation and a clear understanding of Gulf boating. SilverCat is very well matched to our market. We look forward to supporting the brand’s growth in Kuwait,” added Mr. Abdullah Al Salem, Director and Owner of Sultan Al Salem & Sons