The Business of Middle East Superyachting

Tag: Permits

  • Foreign Yachts Now Able to Move Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Freely

    Foreign Yachts Now Able to Move Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Freely

    In a move bridging two of the Gulf’s most established yacht markets, foreign-flagged vessels will be able to cruise between Abu Dhabi and Dubai restriction-free.  The consolidated protocol, which goes into effect beginning January 2026, allows for a single sailing permit to be recognized by both Emirates, using an Inquiry System Application Programming Interface (API)…

  • JLS Yachts Announced as UAE Golden Agent; Can Issue Cruising Permits in One Hour

    JLS Yachts Announced as UAE Golden Agent; Can Issue Cruising Permits in One Hour

    Following a partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), JLS Yacht, a superyacht service provider in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, has been announced as the golden agent for the UAE, allowing the agent to fast-track the issuing of 6-month cruising permits to foreign-flagged vessels coming to the UAE.  “Instead of just…