Ajman Ruler praises leadership’s support for national industries

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, praised the considerable interest by the wise leadership to support national industries and open investment opportunities in different fields.

He also valued the effective role of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for encouraging the largest international companies to come to the region and exhibit their latest maritime navigation products, relating to a wide sector of the region’s community, during his visit to the headquarters of the Dubai International Marine Club, which is hosting the Dubai International Boat Show 2017.

The Dubai International Boat Show is celebrating its silver anniversary today and its 25th year since its launch in 1992.

The event, which was organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw the participation of exhibitors from 60 countries and 87 new trademark companies exhibiting 450 boats and yachts, with a total value of around AED1.5 billion, as well as pavilions that exhibit all types of maritime and marine entertainment accessories. It also includes the Dive Middle East exhibition, which has been part of the event for 10 years, as well as a Super Car exhibition and the Marine Art Gallery.

H.H. Sheikh Humaid, accompanied by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department and the Chairman of the Ajman Cultural and Sports Club, listened to a detailed explanation of the pavilions and exhibitions, and the latest styles and leading international, regional and local companies that manufacture different types of yachts and boats, from Saeed Mohamed Hareb, Vice President of the Dubai International Marine Club and First Advisor of the Dubai International Boat Show 2017.

He praised the large participation by national institutions, companies and factories, which significantly stood out during the current event.

He also visited the pavilion of the Gulf Company for Boat Manufacturing, Gulf Craft, which is celebrating its 35th year since its establishment and is considered to be one of the ten largest boat manufacturers in the world.

H.H. Sheikh Humaid inspected the yachts and boats that were built by Gulf Craft, and are designed to meet the various maritime requirements for their owners. These included the latest version of the Super Majesty 155 Yacht, with a length of 47 metres, and the latest version of the Majesty 100 Yacht.