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Inaugural Bahrain Boat Show anticipates more than 10,000

by Knotika Holding on 21 Apr 2009
The Kingdom of Bahrain is the ideal location for a Boat Show. MIAA
The first ever boat show in the Kingdom of Bahrain will open Tuesday 21 April and will run to Saturday 25 April at the Amwaj Islands Marina and managed by the specialists in the region, Knotika Holding.

Bahrain’s event follows other successful shows in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, and is brought to the island by Knotika Boat Shows – a division of Knotika Holding, which supports the biggest boat show network in the Middle East.

The show plans to welcome 10,000 visitors with local, regional and international exhibitors representing more than 150 international brands showcasing the latest variety of marine products including yachts, equipments, accessories, engines, waterskiing, diving, surfing, fishing, marinas builders and insurance.

Organisers anticipate more than 10,000 people to visit the inaugural event. © MIAA
Organisers anticipate more than 10,000 people to visit the inaugural event. © MIAA



The Bahrain Boat Show International runs concurrently with the F1 Grand Prix, and provides an ideal evening venue for those attending the grand prix festivities during the day.

'Bahrain is an emerging leisure marine market, and we intend to showcase this with the first ever Bahrain Boat Show International. We would like to thank our sponsors, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) , Bahrain Media Services , Arabian Marina , United Motors Company and Fortune Promoseven Holding for their support. The boat show has been conceived to coincide with Bahrain’s biggest racing event, the Formula 1, and provides an ideal after-hours event for the whole family,' said Wael Juju, CEO Knotika Holding.

Major exhibitors at the Boat Show include Art Marine, Kooheji Marine, Delma, Intercol, Al Fardan, Princess Yachts Middle East, Leisure Marine, and Master Craft. Companies attending comprise of AGA Marine, Al Masaood Marine, Al Shayaa Marine, Delma Industrial Supply & Marine Services, Mag Marine, Gulf Craft, and United Marine Trading Co. WLL.

The show's venue, Amwaj Marina, is part of the Amwaj Islands project which is comprised of six luxurious, man-made islands off the coast of Muharraq. With a combination of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and spectacular leisure resorts, they unite to create a smart city environment and high-tech lifestyle.

Massive superyachts from around the globe and other watercraft will be on display. © MIAA
Massive superyachts from around the globe and other watercraft will be on display. © MIAA



Bahrain has seen an increasing amount of waterfront developments with a focus on leisure boating in recent years, and has available berths and modern full-service marinas. Its location is a quick one-day cruising distance from United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Kuwait and only hours from Qatar . Bahrain also offers close proximity and convenient access to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi market has been especially resilient to the current financial and economical crisis with 75,000 people crossing the King Fahd Causeway from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain every weekend.

More at www.bahrainboatshow.com or www.knotika.com

Contact Knotika Holding, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 54070, Dubai, UAE; +971 4 303 9777; Fax: +971 4 303 9888. info@knotika.com

Farrokh Golchin, mobile +971 50 459 7939, farrokh@knotika.com

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