Saudi Arabia: the next marine investment frontier – or still a waiting game?
Chair of the GMBA, Richard Haws, discusses the potential and pitfalls of the marine market in Saudi Arabia. As the...
Middle East
Kuwaiti investor takes stake in Ferretti Group
Kuwaiti businessman Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi has acquired a three per cent holding in Italian luxury yacht manufacturer Ferretti Group,...
Bahraini boatbuilder enters European market
Bahraini boatbuilder H Al Dhaen Boats is entering the European boat market and will showcase at boot Düsseldorf 2026, which runs...
Ferretti Group appoints dealer for UAE and Oman
Ferretti Group has appointed AAA Marine as its authorised dealer in the UAE and Oman. The appointment covers Ferretti...
Saxdor expands into growing markets including India
Saxdor Yachts has appointed two new dealerships, entering the Indian market with Marine Solutions and expanding into Saudi Arabia and Nigeria with Sea Pros Yachts. The new agreements...
World’s first 28m private foiling yacht announced
UAE-based brand Foiler has launched Ghost, a 28-metre private foiling yacht, the world’s first, at the Abu Dhabi International...
Renewable-energy regattas and new yacht club headline AMAALA’s updates at the Yachting Racing Forum
AMAALA outlined its role in the international sailing landscape in a keynote address on the opening day of the...
Qatari investment firm acquires majority stake in German boatbuilder
Al Masdar Investment, a Qatari investment firm chaired by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, has acquired a 63 per...
Abu Dhabi positions itself as launchpad for marine startups
With a $10 billion tourism investment plan underway and a deep-rooted maritime heritage, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as...
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...
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...
