Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahlam Marine

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">Saudi Red Sea Authority</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a>) has issued a marina operator license to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina</a>, which is owned by Sela, a company under the Public Investment Fund.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261848/image/large-f04425ab333aaa2cde915c87c1696132.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261848">Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a>, presented the license to Eng. Amer Daggag, Head of Destinations at Sela Company, at the club’s headquarters in Jeddah.Established in 2021, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a>’s mission is to develop and regulate the coastal tourism sector. Its objectives include enhancing coordination among relevant entities, issuing licenses and permits, formulating necessary policies and strategies, determining infrastructure needs, protecting the marine environment, supporting investors including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and promoting navigational and marine tourism activities, all contributing added value to the national economy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212918/image/large-3c1b59d41c4dbb32eb13e82fe58b17c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212918">This development comes after the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a> recently issued marina operator licenses to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al-Ahlam Marine (Company)">Al-Ahlam Marine</a> for its marinas in Yanbu and Al-Lith. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327621/image/large-d5602f22cb9c7fcb09e241260095f385.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327621">The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a>As the Middle East’s maritime sector continues to flourish, the fast-approaching <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> is set to enhance the industry’s presence in the region. The sixth edition of the two-day conference will be held from 4 to 5 December 2024, taking place at the five-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the grand Safinah Ballroom.&nbsp;With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> attending as a gold sponsor, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> strives to inform, assist, and advise yachting clients and industry professionalism in order to denote the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294690/image/large-7c788f3ef9672b4caf69bc1112439d3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294690">If you are interested in sponsoring the event, reach out to the sales team now at sales@superyachttimes.com.You can find out more about yachting in the Gulf region by downloading the full <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/gulf-superyacht-market-report-2023-free-download" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Report 2023&nbsp;</a>.

SRSA issues marina operator license to the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has issued a marina operator license to the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina.

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">Saudi Red Sea Authority</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a>) has issued its first marina operator licenses to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al-Ahlam Marine (Company)">Al-Ahlam Marine</a> for its marinas in Yanbu and Al-Lith.By issuing licenses for these new marinas, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a> aims to enhance infrastructure and foster sustainable tourism along the Red Sea coast. This effort complements existing licensed facilities, including the Red Sea Marina in Jeddah and Al-Ahlam Marina in both Jeddah and Jazan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285492/image/large-4b771601-8882-42a3-840f-de9e06e3473e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285492">This initiative forms a key component of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a>'s strategy to enhance the coastal tourism sector by promoting an appealing environment for tourists, investors, and marina operators throughout the Red Sea region.Formed in 2021, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">SRSA</a>'s foundational mandates include issuing licenses and permits, enhancing marina infrastructure, and encouraging investment in marine and navigational tourism activities.The new licenses enhance the tourism infrastructure by providing mooring areas for boats and yachts, ensuring adherence to the highest safety standards, and facilitating &nbsp;hospitality services. These initiatives not only enrich the visitor experience but also help regulate tourism activities and preserve the marine environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302006/image/large-523927ee97e59451086e876416452cfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302006">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a>As the Middle East’s maritime sector continues to flourish, the fast-approaching <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> is set to enhance the industry’s presence in the region. The sixth edition of the two-day conference will be held from 4 to 5 December 2024, taking place at the five-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the grand Safinah Ballroom.&nbsp;With Gulf Craft attending as a gold sponsor, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> strives to inform, assist, and advise yachting clients and industry professionalism in order to denote the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294695/image/large-c42f6f246be54bfe409a0f8d63d2cf7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294695">If you are interested in sponsoring the event, reach out to the sales team now at sales@superyachttimes.com.You can find out more about yachting in the Gulf region by downloading the full <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/gulf-superyacht-market-report-2023-free-download" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Report 2023&nbsp;</a>.

SRSA issues marina operator licenses

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has issued its first marina operator licenses to Al-Ahlam Marine for its marinas in Yanbu and Al-Lith.