OYSTER YACHTS INTRODUCES ITS FIRST CATAMARAN, UNVEILING THE OYSTER C60 AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL

Shaped by the evolving ambitions of Oyster owners, the Oyster C60 pairs Berret-Racoupeau's design expertise with the bluewater capability, heritage, and craftsmanship that define the brand

Oyster Yachts, the British builder of the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts, today unveiled the Oyster C60, its first sailing catamaran, at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Created in collaboration with award-winning multihull designers Berret-Racoupeau, the reveal marks a new chapter for the company, bringing Oyster’s experience of bluewater sailing, monohull yacht building and ownership to a new yacht type.

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The Oyster C60 is the result of more than a year of research, listening to current Oyster owners, previous owners who had chosen a different yacht type, prospective owners, and wider market trends. While the Oyster monohull remains at the heart of the brand, Oyster found growing interest in the space, stability and comfort of a multihull, and in the different possibilities it offers for spending time at sea.

This led Oyster to consider what it could create if it started with a clean sheet of paper: a catamaran shaped by everything it has learnt over more than five decades as the leader in bluewater sailing yacht design, construction, and ownership experience. Bluewater capability remains at the heart of the Oyster C60, but the yacht has been designed to be equally at home closer to shore, giving owners the flexibility to enjoy everything from extended ocean passages to relaxed coastal cruising. It is, in many ways, a new expression of the Oyster experience: the same commitment to serious sailing, with the versatility to suit different ways of spending time on the water.

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Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke, CEO of Oyster Yachts, said: “We have always evolved by listening to our owners. We have seen some move towards multihulls as their lives and ambitions have changed, and we have also heard from prospective owners who are drawn to Oyster but see a catamaran as the right yacht for them. The Oyster C60 is an opportunity to respond to that demand without compromising what has defined Oyster since its founding. We have taken that knowledge and have applied it to a yacht designed from the outset around the advantages of a multihull. It gives our existing owners another choice, while opening the Oyster family to sailors who may not previously have considered an Oyster.”

The brief was to make full use of the space offered by two hulls while retaining the qualities expected of an Oyster. The Oyster C60 has been designed around the realities of extended cruising, with

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PUMA and AL-HILAL Unveil New 2026/27 Third Kit

PUMA and AL-HILAL unveil the club's new 2026/27 Third kit, closing out the season's kit story with a design that carries the club's identity into its boldest form yet. Under the line “A glory that continues to shine”, the new kit speaks to everything AL-HILAL has built over the years, and everything still ahead.

Finished in a deep, near-black tone with AL-HILAL's signature sky blue running through the collar, sleeves and side panelling, the Third kit takes its cue from the club's history of nights under the lights. Hidden within the jersey is a UV-reactive treatment that brings the PUMA and AL-HILAL logos into a visible glow, a nod to a club whose glory has never dimmed, even in its quietest moments.

The design plays with contrast on purpose, with a kit that reads understated in daylight before coming alive after dark, as the UV-reactive treatment goes into effect bringing both the PUMA and AL-HILAL logos into a distinctive glow. It’s a subtle expression of the team and brand’s presence, much like AL-HILAL’s own story of steady, sustained success. Every detail, from the woven crest to the tonal sponsor branding, has been considered to let the design carry itself.

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Jonathan Bannister, Head of Marketing at PUMA Middle East, said:

“With every kit we create for AL-HILAL, we try to find the detail that makes it personal to the club, and with the Third kit, that detail is light. The UV treatment lets the jersey tell two stories depending on when you look at it, which felt right for a club whose success keeps showing up in new ways. It's one of the most technical pieces we've built for AL-HILAL, and one of the most meaningful.”

Ms. Vanessa Basora, Chief Marketing and Content Officer at Al-HILAL, said:

“This kit is about what stays with us. AL-HILAL's glory has been built match by match, season by season, and it hasn't stopped shining yet. We wanted a design that our supporters could feel proud wearing, one that reflects who we are even in the smallest details. This is a kit for the fans who carry the club with them everywhere, in every light.”

The new AL-HILAL 2026/27 Third kit will be available from September 10^th through AL-HILAL's official channels, including the official online store, where customers in Saudi Arabia can benefit from free delivery, fast delivery options including next business day delivery in Riyadh for orders placed before midday, and delivery within two to three days across the rest of the Kingdom. The store also offers free and easy returns within Saudi Arabia. The kit will also be available through Blu Store and official AL-HILAL retail stores, with locations and opening hours available here, as well as through PUMA's online and retail stores.

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Formula 1 Heads to Madrid as Spanish Grand Prix Debuts at Madring, Live on TOD by beIN

Antonelli takes 66-point championship lead to Madrid after becoming first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years

Formula 1 heads to a new stage this weekend as Madrid hosts its first Spanish Grand Prix at the newly built Madring circuit from September 11-13, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli arriving after a remarkable home victory at Monza.

Antonelli became the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix in 60 years, charging from 19th on the grid to take victory ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The race was interrupted by an early red flag following Charles Leclerc’s crash, while a mid-race Virtual Safety Car later allowed Antonelli to switch to fresh medium tyres as Russell remained on used hards. Antonelli went on to pass his teammate with four laps remaining and secure victory.

The result extended Antonelli’s Drivers’ Championship lead to 66 points, with the Italian now on 267 points and Russell second on 201. Lewis Hamilton sits third for Ferrari on 191 points, followed by Lando Norris on 171 after finishing fourth at Monza.

The focus now shifts to Round 14 of the championship and a completely different challenge in Madrid. Madring makes its Formula 1 debut this weekend, bringing Grand Prix racing back to the Spanish capital for the first time in 45 years. Madrid last hosted a Formula 1 World Championship race at the Circuito del Jarama in 1981.

For Madrid-born Carlos Sainz, the weekend carries added significance. The Williams driver is an ambassador for the new event and will race in front of his home crowd as Formula 1 begins a new chapter in the Spanish capital.

What to Expect at Madring

The new Madring circuit combines public roads with purpose-built sections around the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre and Valdebebas. Its 22-turn layout features high-speed sections, tight corners, significant elevation changes and heavy-braking zones, with cars expected to reach speeds of around 340 km/h.

One of the circuit’s defining features is Turn 12, known as La Monumental, a sweeping banked corner approximately 550 metres long with an incline of up to 24%. Drivers are expected to spend around six seconds navigating the corner, while surrounding grandstands will accommodate up to 45,000 spectators.

As no Formula 1 race has previously taken place at Madring, teams enter the weekend without competitive data from the circuit. Three practice sessions will give drivers and engineers their first opportunity to understand how the new track behaves under Grand Prix conditions before Qualifying on Saturday.

The weekend’s schedule on TOD by beIN [Qatar time]:

●        Friday, September 11: Practice 1 at 2:30 p.m.; Practice 2 at 6:00 p.m.

●        Saturday, September 12: Practice 3 at 1:30 p.m.; Qualifying at 5:00 p.m.

●        Sunday, September 13: Spanish Grand Prix at 4:00 p.m.

Fans across MENA can follow the Spanish Grand Prix weekend live on TOD by beIN.

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