As the Middle East’s maritime sector continues to flourish, the Gulf Superyacht Summit will return in December to the region in 2026.

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has released the Introductory Guide to Coastal Tourism Activities, marking a "first of its kind" digital gateway to help grow the sector. 

The guide streamlines all relevant information, regulations and procedures into a single, centralised electronic reference for tourists, investors and practitioners. It has been designed to shorten processing timelines and transform the information-seeking journey into a smooth, reliable and fully integrated digital experience. The guide also includes a comprehensive FAQ section, along with clear, advisory-based guidance outlining permitted and prohibited practices.

The first series of the guide 

The first series of the guide is dedicated to yachting activities, offering a clear and practical end-to-end pathway for a yacht’s journey from arrival to departure. This includes procedures, documentation, licenses and permits, mechanisms for identifying and confirming the port of entry (port/marina) through a licensed agent, as well as directories of approved service providers (maritime tourism agents, yacht charter companies and marinas). It also includes safety and environmental sustainability guidelines, alongside periodic updates of regulatory requirements

Foster an attractive tourism and investment environment,

"The significance of the guide stems from its role as a foundational enabler for the coastal tourism activities sector, one of the key drivers of tourism growth," the SRSA stated. "Its launch is the result of intensive coordination efforts led by the Authority in collaboration with relevant entities to ensure role integration, foster an attractive tourism and investment environment, support the sector’s accelerating growth and align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030."

Yachting activities, 

The first released series focuses on yachting activities, offering a clear end-to-end pathway from arrival to departure. It outlines documentation, licensing and permitting requirements, identification of ports of entry and marinas through licensed agents, and includes directories of approved maritime tourism agents, yacht charter companies and marinas

Coastal tourism growth

The guide’s impact on coastal tourism growth also extends to the broader tourism ecosystem by streamlining the beneficiary experience, simplifying service provider processes. Its launch follows extensive coordination with relevant authorities and aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2026

As the Middle East’s maritime sector continues to flourish, the Gulf Superyacht Summit will return in December to the region in 2026. Further details are yet to be announced, but early registration will be announced in due course and includes priority access to dinners and discounts on ticket prices. 

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