Mohammed visits Dubai International Boat Show 2012

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the 20th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show at the Dubai Marine Sports Club.

Accompanied by Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Ajman Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and a number of other Sheikhs and officials, Sheikh Mohammed toured various parts of the Boat Show.

The show features over 20 superyachts of the world, 33 regional launches and 9 global premieres from some of the most prestigious names in the boating industry.

Sheikh Mohammed, in remarks during his tour of the venue, said building boats for fishing, transport and tourism is part of the culture and heritage of the UAE and other regional countries, and it is normal that the leadership and the government of our country is interested in this vital sector which needs more attention and follow-up.

Sheikh Mohammed viewed the interior of the boats on display at the show and was briefed on their technical specifications. Later he viewed boats made by national companies.

He also viewed plans and projects by the Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority.

Thousands of visitors attended the first day of the show, where 430 yachts and boats are on parade, valued at Dh960m.

This year the Dubai International Boat Show, running at the Dubai International Boat Show 2012 runs till March 17, 2012 at the Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi, hosts a record number of 11 Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members, the most respected and exclusive superyacht association globally.