Yachting Malta makes an impact at Dubai International boat show with expanded presence and high‐level delegation

Yachting Malta made a significant impact at the prestigious Dubai International Boat Show with an expansive and prominent stand, sig‐ naling its growing presence in the global yachting community.

This year, Yachting Malta's stand stood out with its larger footprint offering attendees an immersive experience into the world of yacht‐ ing and maritime services. Joining forces with Malta Enterprise and the Malta Tourism Authority, the Yachting Malta stand also welcomed several partners representing some of Malta’s key industry stake‐ holders which included Refit yards, Corporate Service Providers, Boat Builders, Surveyors. Charterers, Boat Agents, Chandlers, Yacht Agents and Seafarer Training Institutions.

This enhanced presence underscored Yachting Malta's commitment to fostering connections and facilitating collaborations within the in‐ ternational spectrum.

“As Yachting Malta continues to champion excellence in yachting and maritime services, our participation at the Dubai International Boat Show signifies a further important step in our efforts to make our presence increasingly felt amongst stakeholders in the global yacht‐ ing industry.” remarked Michael Mifsud, CEO Yachting Malta.

The Maltese delegation’s itinerary included a visit to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and a meeting with HE Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO, further strengthening commercial ties be‐ tween Malta and the UAE. A visit to Abu Dhabi enabled the delega‐ tion to meet with members of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and the Director General H.E. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry In addition to this, the delegation was also hosted to a meeting with Her Excellency Ms. Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of the Re‐ public of Malta to the United Arab Emirates and her team at the Mal‐ tese Embassy.

Amongst visitors to the stand was H.E. Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary‐General of the Dubai Sports Council and Senior Advisor to the Dubai International Boat Show.