Dubai International Boat Show 2022 opens

Hamdan bin Mohammed: We are determined to consolidate Dubai's position as a leading global marine destination

• Hamdan bin Mohammed during the opening of the exhibition.

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, inaugurated yesterday the 28th Dubai International Boat Show, with the participation of 800 companies and brands from 54 countries, and the attendance of more than 450 boats and yachts of the most luxurious and finest yachts in the world , which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai stressed, during the opening, that “(the exhibition) bears special importance as it is classified as one of the three most influential major events in the sector in the world, confirming Dubai’s distinction as a leading global marine destination,” noting His Highness the great efforts behind Dubai’s achievement of this position, Which has resulted in the establishment of advanced infrastructure that takes into account the highest internationally approved specifications and standards in this field, similar to the various other sectors in which Dubai has proven qualitative superiority, which has earned it an advanced position as a model development reference on the global level.

UAE companies

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai toured the exhibition held at its new headquarters in Dubai Harbor, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Dubai Maritime City Authority. During the exhibition, he was briefed on the highlights of the exhibition, as His Highness, the Crown Prince of Dubai, visited a number of pavilions of Emirati boat and yacht manufacturers, including Gulf Craft, which launched two new yachts on the first day of the exhibition. His Highness's tour also included the platforms of a group of the largest International participating companies, such as "Ferretti", "Lorsen" and "San Lorenzo".

Specialized Events

His Highness said in a tweet on Twitter: "The Dubai International Boat Show managed to consolidate its position to become one of the three most important specialized events in the world.

Today I visited the exhibition, and watched the products of yachts, boats and services offered by 800 companies and brands from 54 countries participating in the event being held in Dubai Harbor.

His Highness added: "We are determined to consolidate Dubai's position as a leading global marine destination, and we derive this trend from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and from our ancient maritime heritage, and he is pleased with the size of the Emirati participation and the services and products offered by our national companies during the exhibition."

Initiatives and Services

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stopped at the Dubai Maritime City Authority pavilion at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, where he was briefed on the series of initiatives and services provided by the Maritime Authority to dealers in the maritime sector, and the interactive Dubai Maritime Map that was launched for the first time at the exhibition. Through it, the berthing areas, recreational activities, tourist places, docking areas for commercial ships, in addition to the prohibited areas are introduced.

His Highness was also briefed on the expanded diving area hosted by the exhibition annually.

This year, the area includes an experimental diving pool, along with a series of interactive talks about diving, sessions on underwater cinematography and exploring shipwrecks;

Added to this is the Middle East and North Africa Diving Exhibition, which offers visitors the opportunity to purchase some of the most innovative products on the market.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai was accompanied during the tour by Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai and the Dubai World Trade Center Authority, and Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, and a number of dignitaries and officials.

The current edition of the most prominent event in the maritime sector in the Middle East has been widely praised for its positive impact on the global maritime sector, and its role in attracting the most prominent actors in it.

This year's exhibition highlights the great potential of Dubai, from a strong infrastructure that distinguishes it as a major maritime center in the region, and one of the most important global marine destinations.

The Dubai International Boat Show enjoys a leading position in the maritime sector in the Middle East, and represents a platform for displaying yachts, boats and the latest innovations in marine equipment and accessories, with the participation of exhibitors from the most prominent local and international manufacturers.

The multi-award winning event showcases the latest recreational boats, equipment and services in the Middle East, in addition to the latest innovations in marine equipment and supplies.

Pre-registration

The exhibition is scheduled to last for five days, until March 13th, with a pre-registration requirement for all attendees.

Boat owners, captains, divers and visitors from merchants have the opportunity to enter for free upon registration, while there is no possibility to register on the event website, and pre-registration is required through the following link:

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The event attracts 800 companies and brands from 54 countries, and more than 450 boats and yachts of the world's finest.

The exhibition is being organized in Dubai Harbor for the first time, and includes workshops, panel discussions and 5-day events.

The Crown Prince of Dubai: "The exhibition is one of the 3 most influential events in the sector globally."

"Dubai has proven a qualitative superiority that has earned it an advanced position as an exemplary development reference at the global level."

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