Tag: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) appoints Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as CEO

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as the new chief executive officer. The announcement comes as the SRSA enters its next phase of growing the Kingdom’s coastal tourism sector while ensuring the protection of the marine environment. The appointment, effective March 22nd, 2026, finds outgoing chief…
Saudi Red Sea Authority Launches Yacht Entry Platform “Ebhar”

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced a new platform for foreign-flagged yachts arriving in the Kingdom, Ebhar. The portal outlines the steps required for any vessel entering Saudi Arabia: first, registration on the Ebhar platform and selection of a licensed tourism agent. Following this, the agent will proceed with the issuance of a…
Saudi Arabia Destination AMAALA Triple Bay Set to Open “In the coming months,” Developer Red Sea Global Says

AMAALA Triple Bay, one of Saudi Arabia’s superyacht destinations, has received an opening date. Participating in the TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, real estate developer Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced that the first phase of the project is scheduled to launch in the coming months. Phase one of AMAALA boasts six resorts, including…
Saudi Red Sea Authority Grants New Marina Licenses to Three Operators

The Saudi Red Sea Authority has issued new licences to three marina operators in an effort to boost tourism in the Red Sea. The three operators to receive licenses are Aljar Marina tourism company (Yanbu), Al Ahlam Marine Tourism in Albuhairat city (Jeddah), and Pearl Marina Chartering Company (Jeddah). The grant of the licenses mentioned…
Azimut Expands to Saudi Arabia with Elite Yachts

Following a successful showing at the 31st Dubai International Boat Show, Azimut Yachts announced their expansion to Saudi Arabia through an existing dealership with Elite Yachts. This also marks the introduction of the Azimut Concierge Service in the Kingdom, an offering created to enhance the ownership experience of Azimut’s clientele with a 24/7, multilingual team….
Interview: IYC CEO Raphael Sauleau on What’s to Come for the Superyacht Industry in 2025 & Beyond

Earlier this month, the CEO of yachting firm IYC sat down with The Maritime Observer in a conversation forecasting what awaits the superyacht market in 2025 and beyond. Over the course of this conversation, Sauleau provided insight on a conveyor belt of trends, opportunities, and challenges concerning the industry, from the U.S. presidential elections to…
Saudi Red Sea Authority Issues New Licenses to NEOM’s Sindalah Marina & Other Yacht Companies

To continue positioning Saudi Arabia as a global superyacht destination, The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has granted 12 new licenses for the purposes of marina construction, leisure marine recreation, and cruise ship operations. Of the permits handed – in out in the past two months – NEOM’s Sindalah Island Marina received a construction license…
SRSA Issues First-Ever Yacht Chartering Licenses in Saudi Arabia

For the first time in Saudi Arabia, three yacht chartering companies have received licenses from The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA). Following a verification process ensuring compliance with all SRSA regulations and requirements, Hill Robinson Saudi Limited, Faisal M. Higgi & Associates Co. Ltd, and JLS Yachts Limited have been granted chartering licenses that aim…
Saudi Red Sea Authority Grants Operator License to Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina

The Saudi Red Sea Authority has issued an operator license to Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina in a move to boost marine tourism and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a yachting hub. Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina is the first international harbor to receive this license. The organization, owned by Public Investment Fund subsidiary Sela,…
Saudi Arabia Launches Super-Coastal Destination “Saudi Red Sea”

On November 5th, at the 2024 World Travel Market event in London, England, Saudi Arabia officially launched a maritime tourism initiative in the Saudi Red Sea. At the Saudi Pavillion, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Tourism Authority formally introduced The coastal super-destination, which finds several key land and…