Red Sea yachting rules aim to boost responsible tourism
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has introduced a set of regulations to support the growth of its recreational yachting...
Middle East
Read all the latest Middle East marine news and boating sector. Stay up to date with developments happening including boat builders, superyacht designers and the raft of mega-marinas opening up across the Middle East.
Find out about the key players in the Middle East boat industry, like who’s building new shipyards and what’s happening in the Red Sea as charter – and marina – licences are being issued.
Yachting Ventures startup showcase returns to Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025
Yachting Ventures will return to the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) spearheading the Innovation Zone, where 15 startups...
Gulf Craft introduces crypto payments for yacht purchases
Gulf Craft has introduced a regulated crypto payment system for yacht and leisure craft purchases, service and refit work....
BWA Yachting opens in the Maldives
BWA Yachting Maldives is open and providing a full suite of agency and concierge services tailored to the needs...
Freedom Boat Club to open first Middle East site in Dubai
Freedom Boat Club, a Brunswick Corporation business and brand, has confirmed its expansion into the Middle East with the...
Forecast for outboard motor market: growth
As the cornerstone of contemporary maritime transportation, outboards are beloved for their functionality and ease of use. Ease of...
Sovren joins ICOMIA
Yachting and maritime consultancy, Sovren, is joining the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as a sustaining member. Sovren...
Global Marine Business Advisors appoints rep for Saudi Arabia
The international network of marine industry experts, Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), has appointed Richard Haws as the organisation’s...
Focus on: The ambassador runnning Gulf Craft Group
Since the eighties, Gulf Craft Group has been on an evolutionary journey from a small boat-building operation, into one...
Middle East takes on eco-friendly boating with first electric X Shore delivery
Medasia Marine says it has successfully delivered and registered the UAE’s first 100 per cent electric X Shore 1...
Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first swathe of yacht chartering licences
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has issued three yacht chartering licences for the first time in Saudi Arabia....
