His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait is the official title of the ruler of that state who paid an official visit to Turkey last week, with a quick side-trip to Bodrum, and to Yalikavak where he has real estate-owning relatives. This local visit probably wouldn’t attract much general interest except for reports that HH Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (to quote his full name) may be interested in purchasing some properties, perhaps including the Port Bodrum Yalikavak Marina.

The ways of the mighty are not easily fathomed but smart street talk in Yalikavak is giving only even odds on this prospective sale, though it could be of many benefits if such a change in ownership would bring in real professional management supported by financial resources. However, having been breastfed on conspiracy theories and sensitized to plots and ploys, the street-smart local bloke ought to be excused if he is prone to suspect that it may be just some artful dodge to raise the ante…