Oil tankers hit, GPS spoofed and ships stranded: confusion spreads across Strait of Hormuz
As of 13 March 2026, at least six or seven vessels – including oil tankers – have been struck...
Middle East
Dubai International Boat Show 2026 postponed, dates shifted permanently
Organisers of the Dubai International Boat Show have confirmed that this year’s edition, originally scheduled for 8-12 April 2026,...
Marine industry reacts to Middle East conflict
Following the US-Israel strikes launched in Iran on Saturday (28 February 2026), Iran has retaliated with a wave of...
Amaala Yacht Club partners with We Are Foiling
Amaala Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia has formed a long-term strategic partnership with We Are Foiling to attract the...
Marinas26 puts AI, superyachts and future strategy in the spotlight
Artificial intelligence, superyacht strategy and infrastructure renewal will dominate the agenda at Marinas26, as the Marina Industries Association (MIA)...
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...
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...
