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The third edition of the Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) was inaugurated by HE the Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani.
He was then taken on a tour of the show in the presence of ambassadors, other dignitaries and top officials. The five-day event is being held at Mourjan Marinas in Lusail City, north of the capital Doha.
Many of the international exhibitors at QIBS 2015 are household names in the maritime industry, such as Azimut, Sea Ray, Princess, Ferreti, Riva, Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, Prestige, Itama, Benetti, Sunreef, Silver Yachts, Heesen Yachts, Hullsquared, Lagoon, Amer Yachts, Cranchi, Everglades, Sealine, Fountaine-Pajot, Scarab, Riviera, Monto Marine, and Regal.
The Qatari maritime industry will showcase companies such as Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar, Halul Boats, Balhambar Boats and Al Udeid Boats. The side events include awards, cruises, dedicated exhibitor parties, evening gatherings, nautical activities, sea races and seminars.
At the closing ceremony on Saturday at 9.30pm, yachts throughout the harbour will sound their horns – much like the tradition of yachts sounding their horns upon completion of the Monaco Boat Show.
QIBS 2015 will be open from 2.30pm to 9.30pm tomorrow. The timings on Friday and Saturday are from 12.30pm to 9.30pm.
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