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Emerald Kaia superyacht sets Mediterranean debut for April 2026
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Emerald Cruises' new luxury superyacht, Emerald Kaia, is set to launch its inaugural Mediterranean season on April 4, 2026, with an 11-day voyage from Limassol, Cyprus. The 393-foot vessel, accommodating 128 guests, emphasizes intimate design, enhanced wellness facilities, and sustainable practices. Godparents Kim Scoular and Ray Gilbert—long-serving Scenic Group employees—will christen the yacht in Venice in June. This debut marks the first of three planned next-generation yachts for the Scenic Group-owned brand.
Egypt is hosting the 98th Bureau meeting of the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean in Alexandria to develop a joint vision for regional sustainability, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said on Tuesday. The two-day meeting concludes on April 1 with representatives from several Mediterranean states.
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The Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest luxury sailing yacht, has joined Traveller Made’s Afloat Collection, expanding it to 55 ultra-high-end vessels. Set to launch Mediterranean and Adriatic itineraries in summer 2026, the 220-metre ship operated by Accor emphasizes sustainable sailing, bespoke luxury, and Orient Express heritage.
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced the country's largest-ever gas drilling programme in the Mediterranean for 2026 during an inspection of Shell's new offshore operations. The programme includes starting drilling in the West Meina field, with initial production expected by year's end.
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Egypt has been unanimously elected to hold the co-presidency of the Mediterranean Animal Health Network (REMESA) for 2026 and will host the organisation’s annual conference in December of that year. The decision was made during the 31st meeting of the REMESA Joint Permanent Committee in Valletta, Malta, attended by veterinary service heads from 15 Mediterranean nations.