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The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) returns from the 3rd to the 7th March, this year celebrating the 23rd edition of the event. The SYT team will be there all week, so find out the latest news, and to visit local companies. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152782/image/large-d6e245e408e27a89ca681b3bc604197c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152306">With over 800 companies and brands from 54 countries exhibiting at this year’s DIBS, an unprecedented number of visitors are expected to attend from more than 120 countries. New country participants in 2015 include Djibouti, Indonesia and Luxembourg, while Italy and the USA return as top participating countries. The event will see 45 global and regional launches over the five days of the show. IMG Boats, Halul Boats, HullSquared, Princess Yachts and Rio Yachts are amongst the companies who are set to launch or debut their latest vessels at DIBS.An UAE-based shipyard, Al Shaali Marine, is one of the companies to unveil a brand new model, the $5.45 million AS100 model superyacht, which it describes as the first of its kind designed and manufactured in the Middle East. Sultan Al Shaali, CEO of the Al Shaali Group, comments, “The UAE’s embrace of innovation and best-in-class technology, which has seen it develop in so many other areas, will help it to become the global market leader in the yachting industry. The Dubai International Boat Show will allow us to showcase our offerings to a wider market and help to continue to develop Dubai’s maritime industry.”There will be a total of 430 boats at the show, with the collective value of yachts on display reported to total AED 1 billion. Dr. Khalid Al Zahed, Vice Chairman of the Dubai International Marine Club Board comments on the show, saying, “This year’s Dubai International Boat Show will reaffirm Dubai’s status as a leisure marine hub. As the water-based lifestyle becomes increasingly popular in Dubai, we will see this sector continue to expand and grow in the future. Dubai’s commitment to excellence in everything it does will drive the marine industry to achieve new heights and bring more visitors to the city.”Among the returning exhibitors is ART Marine, the Middle East’s largest 360 degree yachting enterprise, and one of the shows largest annual exhibitors. Gregor Stinner, CEO of ART Marine, comments on their continued presence at the event, saying, “We are focused on continuing to forge strategic partnerships and cementing our presence in the countries of the region we believe in, not only for the superyacht market but also for people who want to enter this lifestyle with a smaller, affordable boat. The Dubai International Boat Show is the best platform for us, to announce new projects, new partnerships and the ongoing collaborations with our partners in this ever challenging but promising market.”The 23rd Dubai International Boat Show at Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi is open to trade visitors and the general public from 3pm – 9.30pm daily from 3-7 March 2015.By Gemma Fottles

Dubai International Boat Show 2015

The second edition of the Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) concluded last week. Held from 11th - 15th November in Mourjan Marinas, Lusail City, the show reportedly attracted in excess of 12,000 visitors who came to see over 90 exhibitors and 75 boats on display. I was at the show, to experience first-hand the show's potential.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151678/image/large-6b15fbad997730bfbdbbe0e4b603e36d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151678">Inaugurated by H.E. the Minister of Economy and Trade, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani, QIBS boasted many improvements on the inaugural show. Just one of these was the newly upgraded exhibition area which comprised shows both on land and in the water with 10,000 square metres of water basin surface, and more than 15,000 square metres of pavilions and outdoor areas.Boats on display included a Gulf Craft Majesty 101 (31m in length); Amer Yachts 92 (28m long); Behnemar 90 (27.5m); Al Omar Marine 88 (27m); and Gulf Craft 88 (27m). The largest boat on display was a 40 metre Floating House from Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Waves. However, built in Qatar by Al Mannai Marine, a luxury dhow stole the show this year. The 150 tonne dhow is 33 metres in length and incorporates the latest advancements in technology while maintaining the traditional look of a Qatari dhow, and as such, is the very first of its kind in a luxury dhow category with yacht specifications. The entire build of this design takes approximately 2 years, and currently Al Mannai Marine has 6 in production.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151679/image/large-55e0d501fb792a59bb03ff91b40d4290.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151679">Among the exhibitors at QIBS, an array of regional companies participated, including Amwaj, Art Marine, Behnemar, Doha Yachting, Dolphin Marine, Domasco, Emirates Boats, Emirates Waves and Gulf Craft amongst many others, while international exhibitors such as Lürssen and Blohm + Voss were also present.In order to highlight Qatar’s increasing role in the international maritime industry, members of the world’s media were also taken on a tour of the Nakilat (NDSQ) shipyard, situated in Ras Laffan. The shipyard covers a total area of 58,000sqm and includes a massive ship construction hall which is capable of simultaneously accommodating four vessels completely undercover.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151680/image/large-4a97f6e1943a8dd7d1a325d3eae2b139.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151680">Essa Al Mannai, Chairman of SnowComms which organises QIBS, commented, “QIBS is a showcase for modern Qatar and its ambitions. It is being increasingly recognised around the world as a major shop window for boats and services in the maritime industry, especially in the Gulf Region. The success of this past week's show has without doubt reinforced our view that Qatar has carved out for itself in the international boat show circuit.”As part of the closing ceremony, all the boats in the marina at Lusail sounded their horns for a full minute at 9pm.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151681/image/large-28faaa7c94df93faba406777d3fca416.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151681">Special thanks to Qatar Airways, the Official Carrier of Qatar International Boat Show, who were kind enough to fly the entire media team of the QIBS to their destination. Flying Qatar Airways turned out to be a real eye opener. Their Business Class service is amongst the best in the industry, and service was impeccable.By Maarten Janssen

QIBS 2014 a resounding success

After the huge success encountered with the Azimut range, ART Marine, The Leading Marine Hospitality Company in the Middle East, is proud to announce the arrival of the first Benetti yacht in the waters of the Middle East. The stunning Benetti Tradition belongs to the higher end of yachts of the Azimut Benetti Group. This 30 meters yacht is berthed since the 23rd of January 2008 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Marina and will be open to be viewed to interested clients with dedicated appointments. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124023/image/large-097fb6d1d7454ca7fb1c3d97315869e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124023">Captain Alessio Tumbiolo, CEO of ART Marine, said: “Due to the enormous strength of ART Marine, I am very proud to be able to offer large size of yachts on immediate or short deliveries. The Benetti range for ART Marine is the highest expression of the Italian yachts craftsmanship to be offered to our selected customers in the region.” Since 1873, Benetti has been delivering world class yachts from 25 meters to over 85 meters. Today the combination of the skill and experience of a traditional shipyard blended with innovation and state of the art technology make Benetti the world’s leading yacht builder. With its unique design, the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/1135">Benetti Tradition</a> has a wonderfully spacious exterior for the yacht of its size without sacrificing style and elegance. Thanks to a clever concept developed at six different levels. The panoramic master room is exceptionally designed to have a beautiful view of the horizon. The jacuzzi on the sun deck displays perfect harmony between lifestyle and utility. The Benetti Tradition is a master piece of the Italian craftsmanship and proves to be the most creative and stylish chef-d’oeuvre in the yachting world.