Latest News about the Middle East – Page 2
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      NewsTurkish shipbuilder enters yacht market
The brand’s first project is a steel-and-aluminium motoryacht of 37.4m LOA
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      NewsFrauscher Shipyard appoints exclusive dealer for the UAE and Qatar
UTT Group Corps will represent the Austrian builder in the Gulf region
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      NewsBack at the helm: Erwin Bamps shares insights on his return to Gulf Craft
CEO speaks to IBI in Cannes about his renewed leadership role and the company’s ambitions in global markets
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      NewsDunya, Hydro Tec partner on Valiant concept
The 80m superyacht concept first unveiled by Hydro Tec in 2024 joins Dunya’s portfolio of bespoke projects
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      NewsTurkey reinstates yacht tax, raising costs for domestic buyers
The 8% Special Consumption Tax plus 20% VAT could raise Turkish-flagged yacht prices by nearly 30%
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      NewsSteyr Motors establishes Dubai operations to expand Middle East presence
Industry veteran Ian Norton will lead the operation as the company targets significant regional sales and ambitious growth in 2025
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      News3rd Superyacht Summit Türkiye to showcase SY tenders at sea
Nine tenders from leading international brands will be displayed on water
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      NewsLMA MENA passes 100 members as regional role expands
The Leisure Marine Association for the Middle East and North Africa has appointed new ambassadors for Oman and Bahrain
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      NewsNew Turkish boat brand to have Cannes debut
Aiata will launch Cabin and Suntop versions of its Wayfinder 38 at this year’s show
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      NewsMazu Yachts founder lost at sea
Search continues for Halit Yukay whose yacht was found wrecked off the Turkish coast
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      NewsNew yachting regulations from Red Sea Authority to boost coastal tourism
Move comes as Saudi Arabia positions itself to be a leading marine tourism destination
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      NewsFirst Majesty 100 Terrace superyacht delivered
The handover ceremony took place at Gulf Craft’s shipyard in Umm Al Quwain
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      NewsKoç Holding expands marina portfolio with $160m acquisition
Turkish group to take over two prominent marinas in Göcek
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      NewsTurkey sets up council to oversee maritime spatial planning
The new national body is expected to speed up marina development in the country
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      NewsGulf Craft becomes first MENA shipyard to accept crypto payments
The UAE-based yacht builder now offers cryptocurrency as a regulated payment method for vessel purchases, servicing and refits
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      NewsAxopar appoints exclusive electric boat dealer in Turkey
Yatmatal Marine is the Turkish dealer for Evoy electric motors and now adds Axopar’s AX/E electric boats to its portfolio
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      NewsIGY Marinas to run Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina in the UAE
Set to open in 2027, the marina is just 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport
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      NewsBeirut boosts yachting status with new Privé lounge
This first location of a new network of lounges available for meetings, privates events and other gatherings
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      NewsDubai Harbour is first Middle East location for Freedom Boat Club
FBC Dubai is scheduled to open this autumn
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      NewsTurkish bus manufacturer enters marine EV battery segment
Market extension strategy to focus on recreational yachts from 12m-50m
 
            








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