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Red Sea and Arab Gulf set for superyacht boom as new refit and repair hubs emerge

2025-06-11T16:51:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

The region is poised for a major surge in superyacht activity, driven by ambitious developments and growing demand for luxury cruising

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A boatbuilder’s journey - Gulf Craft's Mohammed Al Shaali
2025-04-28T08:47:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
Gulf Craft chairman, Mohammed Al Shaali, reflects on 40-plus years in the industry, development of the Middle East market, and the boatbuilder’s future plans
As it bucks the slowdown, is the Gulf market finally coming of age?
2024-12-12T13:15:00+00:00By Mike Derrett
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
Boating market hots up across the region
2024-04-29T12:19:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Mike Derrett
The Gulf leisure boating market is experiencing a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI investigates
Surging prices take heat out of market
2023-05-03T14:59:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Bahar Öztürk
Turkey’s leisure boat sector is proving resilient despite the emotional and economic impact of February’s devastating earthquake and the country’s fragile macro-economic state
Market Update | Gulf market primed for major growth
2022-06-17T12:27:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
The Gulf leisure boating market is on the cusp of a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI takes the soundings on future prospects

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Gulf Craft opens in-house training centre
2025-06-24T13:57:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
The facility in Umm Al Quwain will deliver more than 3,000 training hours annually
New AI-powered agent set to reshape marina management and communication
2025-06-24T13:32:00+01:00By Bahar Öztürk
VELA is currently being used at 10 marinas, including three in Turkey
iHoy named Turkey’s official IC-ENC provider
2025-06-20T11:30:00+01:00By Bahar Öztürk
The marine tech firm has launched Turkey’s first electronic navigational charts app

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Turkish yard strengthens marina division with new manager
2025-05-22T11:30:00+01:00By Bahar Öztürk
Can Polat joins Ağanlar Shipyard & Marina with immediate effect
Turkish yacht construction and refit firm expands into US market
2025-05-08T13:53:00+01:00
Tufan and Brothers Yachting Co appoints US brand representatives
Erwin Bamps returns as Gulf Craft CEO
2025-04-30T11:30:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
The appointment will support UAE builder’s next phase of growth across key markets

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