His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, visited the sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2024. This year’s event marks the largest edition in the show’s history since its inception in 2018, attracting widespread local and international participation from leading global companies specializing in yachts, boats, fishing equipment, and marine sports.
“This event reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing position as a global hub for the yacht, boat, and marine sports industries. It also highlights the exceptional opportunities the emirate offers to support the marine sector and promote leisure tourism,” he stated.
Fostering strategic partnerships
During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan toured the various exhibition stands, viewing key products, equipment, and technologies on display, some of which are on display for the first time in the Middle East. He also met with senior officials and executives from local, Gulf and international companies participating in the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, who expressed their delight in being part of the exhibition, highlighting the significant progress the UAE has achieved in this edition and the capabilities of national industries in these sectors.
“In addition to fostering strategic partnerships in these vital sectors and facilitating the transfer and localization of advanced technologies and knowledge to the UAE, the show plays a key role in showcasing Abu Dhabi’s rich maritime heritage. This contributes to preserving and sharing the nation’s assets, ensuring they are passed on to future generations, in alignment with the aspirations of our wise leadership,” he added.
Sheikh Hamdan toured the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show with Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, Eisa Hamad Bu Shehab, Adviser to the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group.
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Abu Dhabi International Boat Show
Organized by ADNEC Group, the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show runs over four days until November 24 at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi. The event features a program of marine activities and sports, highlighting the latest innovations in marine lifestyles. The event will gather global maritime experts and companies, attracting more than 40,000 visitors and gathering more than 800 companies and exhibiting brands from 56 countries.
