About 20,000 visitors expected at inaugural Qatar Boat Show: Old Doha Port CEO 

Doha, Qatar: CEO of Old Doha Port and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Qatar Boat Show 2024, Mohammed Abdullah Al Mulla projected that visitor...

Doha, Qatar: CEO of Old Doha Port and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Qatar Boat Show 2024, Mohammed Abdullah Al Mulla projected that visitor numbers for the inaugural edition of the event, which concludes today, Saturday, will reach approximately 20,000. He highlighted the show as a significant platform for forging a wide array of agreements and deals within the marine services and industry sector.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Mulla noted that the exhibition has attracted 75 companies from 11 countries, displaying 100 marine vessels. He emphasized that around 60 percent of the exhibition space was dedicated to Qatari companies, reflecting the thriving status of this sector in Qatar. The strong participation from companies, experts, and attendees has reinforced the success of the shows debut edition.

Al Mulla underscored the importance of the agreements concluded during the show, with more anticipated in the final days. He expressed optimism that the exhibition would help localize and strengthen Qatars marine industry, noting that a robust presence of Qatari companies and concluded deals would positively impact local production. "Our aim is to make this an annual event, creating a consistent platform for supporting local companies in the sector," he added.

The Qatar Boat Show seeks to stimulate economic growth, bolster tourism in Qatar and at Doha Port specifically, and position Qatar as a global maritime tourism destination by showcasing top-tier marine and recreational innovations. Al Mulla remarked that the shows strategic aim is to attract international companies to facilitate knowledge exchange and expand Qatars expertise in the marine field.