Tag: Saudi Arabia

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…
Saudi Red Sea Authority Issue First-Ever Yacht Tourism Licenses

For the first time, The Saudi Red Authority (SRSA) has partnered with the Insurance Authority to grant licenses for six tourist yacht agents in Saudi Arabia as the next step in the Saudi Vision 2030 to create a thriving coastal tourism sector in Saudi Arabia. In an effort to regulate maritime and tourist activities, acknowledge…
NEOM’s Sindalah Island Launch Spikes Red Sea Superyacht Traffic

As part of Red Sea Week, NEOM’s Sindalah Island spiked superyacht traffic in the Red Sea as anticipated, with 53 yachts visiting the launch. “Neom is committed to supporting the Kingdom’s new era of luxury tourism, with the opening of Sindalah,” said Nadhmi Al-Nasr, chief executive officer of Neom. “The realization of this landmark destination,…
AMAALA To Host The Ocean Race Finale in 2027

Luxury development AMAALA will host the finish to the 2027 Ocean Race, Red Sea Global has announced. This partnership marks the first time in Ocean Race’s 51-year history that sailors will compete in Red Sea Waters. Founded in 1973, The Ocean Race is a prestigious sailing competition focusing on the intersection of sports and sustainability,…
Superyacht Destination Sindalah Island To Open Doors This Friday for “Red Sea Week”

On the occasion of Red Sea Week (RSW), Ultra-luxury development NEOM is set to welcome guests for the grand opening of Sindalah Island on Friday, October 25th. Located in, the 840,000 square meter Sindalah Island was the first region to be announced by the NEOM, marketed as a superyacht destination in the Red Sea, accessible…
Recent Developments by the Saudi Red Sea Authority to Establish the Red Sea as a Superyacht Destination

Since the formation of the Saudi Red Sea Authority in 2021, the government entity has worked towards establishing the Red Sea as a thriving luxury tourism destination, particularly for the tourism industry, and this past month has been no expectation. At the end of September, SRSA has announced it’s partnership with with The International Council…
NEOM’s Sindalah Marina Awarded 5-Gold Anchor Accreditation; First Ever in Saudi Arabia

October 08, 2024 – Sindalah Marina has been accredited as a 5-Gold Anchor Marina by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). Sindalah Marina, managed by IGY Marinas, is the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to earn this accreditation. Situated in NEOM’s luxury island Sindalah, the first project to be announced by the development, Sindalah…
NEOM Announces Sindalah Yacht Club, Designed By Stefano Ricci

October 1st, 2024 – Saudi Arabia’s luxury development NEOM announced an upcoming yacht club for superyacht destination SINDALAH. Sindalah Yacht Club, with designs penned by Italian designer Stefano Ricci, spans 1,800 square meters and will also feature a lounge and an exclusive fine-dining experience curated by Chef Enrico Bartolini. Management of Sindalah Yacht Club will be…
Saudi Red Sea Authority and ICOMIA Form Partnership to Boost Superyacht Tourism in the Red Sea

September 26 2024 – The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) and The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) have agreed on a new strategic alliance in an effort to boost the region’s coastal tourism sector. Through the newly formed partnership, ICOMIA plans to work toward this goal with SRSA by establishing connections with the…
BWA Yachting Announce Expansion to Saudi Arabia

Superyacht services agency BWA Yachting is expanding over to the other side of the Red Sea. The global agency announced it will be operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Faisal M. Higgi & Associates Co. Ltd, a port agency specializing in cargo handling, customs clearance, and port agency services. BWA’s offices…