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Tuesday, November 10 - 2009

Dubai International Boat Show wins prestigious awards

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 10 - 2008 at 16:45
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Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) reconfirmed its position as the premier marine event of the Middle East by winning two prestigious awards at the Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards 2008 recently in Dubai.

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  • Best Marine Event In Middle East And Best Company Contribution To The Marine Industry Awarded to Dubai International Boat Show At Prestigious Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards 2008.
    Best Marine Event In Middle East And Best Company Contribution To The Marine Industry Awarded to Dubai International Boat Show At Prestigious Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards 2008.
With an overwhelming majority of the public's votes at more than 80%, DIBS won 'Best Marine Event in the Middle East' followed by the 'Best Company Contribution to the Industry' which was polled from over 400 industry leaders and personalities from the region.

DIBS 2009, now in its 17th edition, will take place from 3-7 March and will see a 25% increase from last year's show with new exclusive features including the Superyacht Club.

Renowned for being the largest marine event ever held in the Middle East, DIBS 2008 welcomed 27,420 visitors and showcased over 800 international and regional companies, each representing a 12% increase over the previous edition.

Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of DIBS 2008, said:
"Dubai International Boat Show is now firmly placed on the calendar of the world's best boat shows and this has been demonstrated by the growing number of visitors year-over-year and the increased participation of international and local exhibitors from all areas of the marine industry. Winning both 'Best Marine Event' and 'Best Company Contribution to the Industry' awards is a great achievement for all involved."


DIBS 2009 will feature four key areas: Equipment Supplies and Services Area, Luxury Supplies and Services Area, External Area, and Marina Display Area.

Dive Middle East Exhibition (DMEX) will once again co-locate with DIBS 2009, offering a unique platform showcasing the very latest in diving equipment, supplies, services and techniques.

DIBS 2009 also will host the fifth Gulf Boating Conference, where industry professionals from across the region can come together, exchange information and network with their peers. The Dubai International Boat Show 2009 takes place at Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi from 3-7 March 2009.

DIBS is open to trade visitors and general public, from 3pm - 9.30pm daily. Visitors without an invitation must pay an entrance fee of Dhs40 per person. Children under 12 will be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Access to the Marina Display Area may be restricted at certain times.
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About Dubai International Boat Show:
Established in 1992, Dubai International Boat Show is the largest, most important and most established event of its kind in the region and as one of the fastest growing leisure marine industry exhibitions in the world, the 17th edition of the event will be a classic showcase of boats from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine equipment, supplies and services.

DIBS maintains its exclusive position offering exhibitors a platform to showcase their products, supplies and services to trade buyers as well as private consumers with a high purchasing power from the wealthy Middle East Regional markets as well as the emerging lucrative countries such as India, Russia and the CIS.

• Exhibitors include both local and international boat manufacturers as well as the latest in marine equipment, supplies and services.

• DIBS 2008 welcomed 27,420 visitors and represented over 800 international and regional companies

About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):
As the organiser of Dubai International Boat Show 2009, Dubai World Trade Centre offers over 29 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 15 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.

Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.

For further information, kindly contact:
Mikele Ugarte
Consultant
Wallis Marketing Consultants
P.O. Box 502281
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 390 1950
Fax: +971 4 367 2800

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