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ARES Shipyard Expands to Saudi Arabia

February 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways

ARES Shipyard plans to establish ARES Naval in Saudi Arabia.
Two shipyards are planned in Dammam and Jeddah.
ARES will focus on manufacturing naval platforms and MRO services.
Partnership aims to support Saudi Navy and Coast Guard.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may signal ARES Shipyard's growing interest in the GCC region, which could lead to increased competition in naval platform manufacturing. The partnership with Saudi local partner Sat-el Arab suggests a strategic move to tap into the Saudi market, which may indicate a shift in the regional balance of power.

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What Happened

Turkish Shipbuilder Partners with Local Firm for Naval Platforms

Turkish shipbuilder ARES Shipyard is planning to establish a new company in Saudi Arabia, dubbed ARES Naval, in partnership with local firm Sat-el Arab. The company aims to establish two shipyards in Dammam and Jeddah, focusing on manufacturing naval platforms and providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to support the Saudi Navy and Coast Guard. ARES Shipyard’s CEO, Guzhan Pehlivanli, stated that the company’s goal is to have a stronger presence in the GCC region, with the Saudi partnership being a key step in this direction. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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