All Middle East articles
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LMA 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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New 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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Sustainability
Next-gen solar propels tourist boats and charter cats
Two recent launches have showcased just what is possible when the latest solar panels are combined with efficient electric propulsion to cater for paying guests
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Mazu Yachts founder lost at sea
Search continues for Halit Yukay whose yacht was found wrecked off the Turkish coast
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Marinas
New marina helps bolster Turkey’s infrastructure strategy
The 700-berth site in Demre brings the national capacity for visiting yachters to 26,000
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New 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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First Majesty 100 Terrace superyacht delivered
The handover ceremony took place at Gulf Craft’s shipyard in Umm Al Quwain
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Koç Holding expands marina portfolio with $160m acquisition
Turkish group to take over two prominent marinas in Göcek
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Turkey 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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Gulf 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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Axopar 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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IGY 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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Beirut 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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Dubai Harbour is first Middle East location for Freedom Boat Club
FBC Dubai is scheduled to open this autumn
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Turkish bus manufacturer enters marine EV battery segment
Market extension strategy to focus on recreational yachts from 12m-50m
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Turkish builder enters superyacht market with 62m sailing yacht
The classically inspired ketch-rigged cruiser will have its official world debut at Monaco
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Navtor opens new office in Dubai to support regional growth
Navtor Middle East is the e-navigation specialist’s 13th office in the region
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Gulf Craft opens in-house training centre
The facility in Umm Al Quwain will deliver more than 3,000 training hours annually
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New AI-powered agent set to reshape marina management and communication
VELA is currently being used at 10 marinas, including three in Turkey
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iHoy named Turkey’s official IC-ENC provider
The marine tech firm has launched Turkey’s first electronic navigational charts app