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A boatbuilder’s journey

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

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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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Phase One of new Bahraini marina reaches 50% completion
2025-05-28T11:30:00+01:00By Neil Eaves
The project remains on schedule for handover in the final quarter of 2026
Fincantieri, Red Sea Authority sign maritime development deal
2025-05-27T11:30:00+01:00By David Robinson
The agreement marks a significant milestone in Fincantieri’s push into Saudi Arabia
Cox Marine renews agreements with key partners
2025-05-19T11:31:00+01:00
UK diesel outboard manufacturer extends relationships with distributors in the US and Middle East

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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