Tag: Qatar

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…
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…
Old Doha Port Partners with Regional Marinas in Turkey and Dubai

Qatar’s Old Doha Port announced agreements with Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Marina and Turkiye’s Kiyi Istanbul Marina as part of its marina members program. The new partnership aims to provide expanded privileges to the marina members and visitors, where owners can present their membership cards to the partner marinas to access advanced booking on complimentary…
Old Doha Port Introduces Digital Platform For the Entry and Exit of Private Yachts “Minakom”

Old Doha Port has launched Minakom, a digital customs and passport portal created to facilitate the smooth entry of foreign-flagged superyachts into Qatar without the need to disembark ashore. The platform allows cruisers to sort out logistical needs, from passport control to customer clearance and other maritime services. Minakom, created for private and non-cruise vessels,…
Qatar’s Marsa Port to Open New Superyacht Facility

At this year’s Qatar Boat Show, maritime and logistics solutions company Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has agreed with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) to construct The Milaha Yacht Yard, a new shipyard at Qatar’s Marsa Port. The facility will be located at Umm Alhoul Free Zone in Marsa Port and will span 22,000 square meters….
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,…
How Old Doha Port Is Turning Qatar Into a Global Yachting Destination

Old Doha Port, a project specifically built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is also home to the upcoming boat show. The ambitious marina seems like it is the emissary for Qatar’s superyacht prospects, which is setting its sights on attracting the broader populists of the yachting community. Are the merits of this project enough…
Qatar Boat Show 2024 – Everything You Need To Know

In March 2024, the first-ever Qatar Boat Show was announced at a conference, joining stakeholders of Qatar’s marine tourism sector and local, regional, and international boat builders and companies. The event plans to attract over 20,000 visitors and feature 495 exhibitors. The show is supported by the Ministry of Transport as the Strategic Partner, and Qatar Tourism…