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  •  Kuwaiti Investment Firm Acquires 3 Percent Stake in Ferretti Group

     Kuwaiti Investment Firm Acquires 3 Percent Stake in Ferretti Group

    Bader Nasser Al Kharafi, a Kuwaiti businessman, has announced the acquisition of a 3 percent stake in Italian superyacht builder Ferretti Group. The deal, done through his investment firm BNK Holdings, is part of a “broader strategic plan to build a global portfolio focused primarily on high-end assets and high-quality companies”.  Al Kharafi assumes several…

  • Kuwait Announces Boat Show for 2026, First in Seven Years

    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…