Tag: Regulation
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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)…
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Foreign Commercial Yachts Now Permitted to Cruise Egyptian Waters Restriction-Free
In a significant development to Egypt’s superyacht tourism plans, foreign-flagged, commercially registered yachts are now permitted to cruise Egyptian waters restriction-free. The new edict, enforceable from May 2025 onwards, stipulates that the vessel’s maritime agent must supply local authorities with a confirmation, ensuring that no commercial activities will take place in Egyptian territorial waters for…
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Bahrain Announces New Regulations for the Entry and Exit of Foreign Flagged Yachts
With plans to establish the Kingdom of Bahrain as a global superyacht hub, the next step would be to modernize the regulations to facilitate the smooth entry and exit of superyachts. Edict (9) of 2025, announced by the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, outlines several key developments that ensure…
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Several Regulatory Announcements Made for Foreign Flagged Yachts Visiting the UAE
Coming out of the 31st Dubai International Boat Show, several key regulatory additions concerning foreign-flagged vessels entering the UAE. Announced by the Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), here are new additions to the UAE’s leisure marine policies. Golden Visa Scheme: Following the footsteps of Abu Dhabi’s “Golden Quay Initiative,” Dubai has…
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Red Sea Authority Issues First Regulations for Saudi Yachts
September 06 2024 – The Saudi Red Sea Authority has announced new regulations for yacht cruising in the Red Sea. The regulations lay out the fundamental requirements and conditions for using yachts in the Red Sea, from requirements for safe access from marinas to yachts, conditions for obtaining a technical license, conditions for safe use…
