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  • Mohammed AlShaali – A Progenitor of Middle East Boat Manufacturing

    Mohammed AlShaali – A Progenitor of Middle East Boat Manufacturing

    Last week, the founder and chairman of UAE-Based shipyard Gulf Craft Mohammed AlShaali received a lifetime achievement award at the Boat Builder Awards in Amsterdam, recognized for his efforts in building Gulf Craft to the globally successful shipyard it is today. Mr. AlShaali’s contributions to The Middle East cannot be understated.  In the same way…

  • Gulf Craft Chairman Mohammed Alshaali Honoured with “Lifetime Achievement” Award at the Boat Builder Awards

    Gulf Craft Chairman Mohammed Alshaali Honoured with “Lifetime Achievement” Award at the Boat Builder Awards

    During the 10th annual Boat Builder Awards, Gulf Craft Chairman Mohammed Alshaali was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2024 Boat Builder Awards ceremony, an event organized by business magazine IBI and trade show METSTRADE, was held at Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum.  As the recipient of the Award, Mr. Alshaali was recognized for his…

  • Gulf Craft Announces Plans for New Facility in the UAE

    Gulf Craft Announces Plans for New Facility in the UAE

    UAE-based builder Gulf Craft announced the opening of a new facility by the end of this year. Alongside showcasing a fleet of superyachts, Gulf Craft took to the Qatar Boat Show to share the news of the brand new 108,000-square-foot facility, which will be located in Ajman, UAE. This marks the second facility by Gulf…

  • Qatar Boat Show at Old Doha Port – Get a First Look

    Qatar Boat Show at Old Doha Port – Get a First Look

    November 6, 2024 – The first day of the inaugural Qatar Boat Show takes place at Old Doha Port. The event will feature over 495 exhibitors, including renowned Dutch shipyards Heesen Yachts, Oceanco, and Feadship. UAE-based shipbuilder Gulf Craft will exhibit vessels from the Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, SilverCat, and Silver Craft lines. In March 2024,…

  • Gulf Craft Group appoints new CEO Yannis Haidis; undergoes corporate restructuring

    Gulf Craft Group appoints new CEO Yannis Haidis; undergoes corporate restructuring

    After the corporate restructuring by UAE-based shipyard Gulf Craft, announcing the formation of Gulf Craft Group at the Dubai International Boat Show this past February, the shipyard appointed Yannis Haidis as the new chief executive officer. Haidis arrives at Gulf Craft with over 30 years of experience, with multiple tenures at major multinational FMCG corporations…

  • Gulf Craft & Dubai Maritime Authority Announce Strategic Partnership

    Gulf Craft & Dubai Maritime Authority Announce Strategic Partnership

    News – Gulf Craft & Dubai Maritime Authority Announce Strategic Partnership On Tuesday, August 13th, UAE-based shipyard Gulf Craft announced the signing of a new strategic partnership with the Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation to facilitate smoother procedures for maritime vessel registration and licensing for Gulf Craft clientele. Through…

  • Interview – Phathom Studio

    Interview – Phathom Studio

    As soon as the 34.l-meter Majesty 111 made her debut in 2023, she was met with wide acclaim by industry veterans and enthusiasts alike. This adulation is chiefly attributed to a new design team reimagining the direction of the Majesty 111, Phathom Studio. The Majesty line, the flagship series of UAE-based builder Gulf Craft, are…