Announced on 26 October, the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) presented Emaar, The Economic City (EEC), with the first marina operator licence in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) for Bay La Sun Marina. The licence authorises the company to manage and operate the marina under regulations covering marine safety, environmental protection and service quality.
SRSA vice president of coastal tourism operations Eng. Mohammed Bokhari presented the licence to EEC head of asset management Fatmah Rozi, with SRSA chief executive officer Dr. Maryam Ficociello and Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA) acting secretary general Mazen Al-Saleh also present.
SRSA issued the licence in accordance with the Marina Design and Operations Regulation, which covers berthing management, essential services for yachts and other marine craft, staff qualifications, rescue equipment and emergency planning, as part of its cooperation with ECZA and the private sector to develop marina services and support coastal tourism investment in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Located on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, Bay La Sun Marina accommodates 57 recreational boats and has a yacht club offering sailing, leisure cruises, fishing and water sports activities. The marina occupies a section of KAEC’s wider waterfront development, which also features pedestrian areas, leisure facilities, a business complex, restaurants and cafés.
