Abu Dhabi to host int’l boat show
abu dhabi — The inaugural Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) from October 17 to 20 will help build some momentum in the boating industry, industry experts said.
ADIBS 2018 is organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company and will see 270 exhibiting companies from 25 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, Australia, Italy, France, Switzerland, Japan, Canada and New Zealand along with local companies involved in luxury boats, yachts, water sports and fishing equipment industries — making up to 48 per cent of the participants.
Adnec group CEO Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri said the event aims to position Abu Dhabi as the region’s capital for business tourism by organising new events and attracting international exhibitions and conferences.
“We decided to organise the boat show after an extensive study of the local market, focusing on sectors identified in the Abu Dhabi Plan and Emirate’s Vision 2030, where leisure and tourism sectors are recognised as the main pillars of economic growth and diversification, along with other sectors.”
In four days of the event, some 90 boats are set to attract 20,000 visitors to the Adnec Marina and there will be some 23 product launches, including luxury yachts, boats, specialised water sports and fishing equipment.
Abu Dhabi Ports’ executive vice -president of corporate support Abdullah Humaid Al Hamli said the maritime sector has been growing steadily in Abu Dhabi and will be further boosted by such events.
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