Egypt Highlights Yacht Tourism Development at Monaco Yacht Show 2026
Shipping Arabia, October 3, 2026 – Egypt highlighted its yacht tourism development efforts and plans to strengthen marina infrastructure and marine services during its participation in the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, where a senior Ministry of Transport delegation held discussions with international investors, marina operators and specialized companies.
The Egyptian delegation included Rear Admiral Dr. Nihad Shahin, Deputy Minister of Transport for Maritime Transport, and Rear Admiral Osama Hussein El Sayed Negm, Deputy Head of the Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector for Ports Affairs.
The ninth edition of the Monaco Yacht Show was held from September 23 to 26, 2026, in Monaco. It brought together major companies, investors and specialists from the yacht industry, marina sector, marine services and maritime tourism from around the world.
Egypt Yacht Tourism Development in Focus
Egypt’s participation provided an international platform to present the country’s efforts in yacht tourism development and marina infrastructure while engaging directly with companies and investors active in the sector.
The delegation reviewed the latest international trends and experiences in yacht building, marina development and operation, marine services and maritime tourism. The visit also provided an opportunity to examine approaches that could support further development of services offered to yachts in Egypt.
The Egyptian representatives held a series of meetings and discussions with investors, marina operators and specialized companies during the event. Talks covered potential cooperation and investment opportunities, as well as the development of marinas and services provided to visiting yachts.
Smart and Sustainable Marina Operations
Another focus of the Egyptian delegation was international experience in establishing, developing, managing and operating smart and sustainable marinas.
The meetings allowed the delegation to examine different international models and exchange expertise with companies and organizations involved in marina management and marine tourism.
Egypt’s participation also focused on strengthening communication with international entities operating across the yacht, marina and maritime tourism sectors. These engagements included discussions on developing coastal destinations and improving the services and infrastructure that support yacht tourism.
Public-Private Partnerships and Investment
The delegation also exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors as part of Egypt’s efforts to develop its yacht tourism industry.
Discussions with investors and specialized companies addressed opportunities for partnership and investment in marina development and related marine services. The participation was intended to support wider efforts to attract additional investment into yacht tourism and the infrastructure serving the sector.
By participating in the Monaco Yacht Show, the Egyptian delegation also sought to deepen connections with international industry participants and gain further exposure to global operating practices in yacht tourism and marina development.
The Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector said the participation supports Egypt’s efforts to develop yacht tourism, improve marina and marine services, and attract further investment in the sector.
Source: Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector