NEOM — NEOM, the visionary city of the future, is joining forces with the esteemed superyacht maintenance company, MB92 Group, to establish a cutting-edge yacht repair facility spanning 10,000 square meters in Sindalah, the luxurious island and yachting haven in the Saudi waters of the Red Sea, .

This strategic partnership is in alignment with the highly anticipated inauguration of Sindalah, set to take place in 2024. It marks the inception of a series of yacht repair centers planned for NEOM, a proactive response to the expected surge in visiting and resident yachts in the region in the years ahead.

The new facility will grant yacht owners traversing the Red Sea access to MB92 Group's wealth of expertise in addressing the intricate repair needs of yachts and superyachts. Moreover, it harmonizes with NEOM's overarching vision of crafting a premier maritime destination in the region. Both partners are firmly committed to delivering dependable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for maintenance and repair requirements. Consequently, the construction of this new center will prioritize sustainable development in its design, processes, and equipment.

Aayush Killa, NEOM Islands Executive Director, said, "Our collaboration with MB92 Group underscores our unwavering dedication to becoming an unparalleled yachting destination. This venture epitomizes our commitment to providing world-class infrastructure and services to accommodate yachts exploring the Red Sea."

Pepe García-Aubert, Chairman of MB92 Group, said: "We are thrilled to be part of the extraordinary NEOM project and are eager to seize the opportunities that this partnership affords us. We envision this as just the beginning of a long-lasting and meaningful collaboration, enabling us to offer the local yachting community a top-tier refit and repair service in this exceptionally beautiful region, brimming with potential."

The repair center will commence operations with a comprehensive range of services, encompassing onboard electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs. It will cater to yachts of all sizes for in-water works and extend its expertise to vessels of up to 40 meters in length for drydock operations. — SG