(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The second edition of the Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) is to be held in November, officials said yesterday.
It will be held under the auspices of the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at Mourjan Marinas in Lusail City.
The show will open daily 3.00pm to 9.30pm between November 11 and 15.
"We are absolutely pleased to once again be partnering with this world-class exhibition. It's a great honour, and we are extremely proud to be hosting Qatar's International Boat Show for the second consecutive year at Lusail Marina," said Architect Fairuz Al Humaidi, Business Center Director of Lusail Real Estate Development Company addressing a press conference held at the Ritz Carlton.
QIBS 2014 will be double the size of the first show, with more than 30 international exhibitors already confirmed, a huge number of repeat exhibitors, and more boats in the water.
As well as the Marina Display, an External Area, Shipyards and Boatyards, Equipment Accessories and Services, there will also be a new section this year devoted to luxury products and services.
These areas will be topped by a unique Floating Media Centre and also one of the most atmospheric VIP areas of all boat shows worldwide!
A total of 60 boats will be on display at the Qatar International Boat Show 2014, including world acclaimed brands such as: Azimut, Sea Ray, Princess, Ferreti, Riva, Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, Prestige, Itama, As Marine, San Lorenzo, Benetti, Sunreef, Esen Yachts, Ares, Lagoon, Amer Yachts, Cranchi, Everglades and more.
The Lusail City development project is one of the largest and most elaborate developments being undertaken around the world, over a substantial area of 38 sq km where more than 200,000 residents will live, work, raise their families and enjoy their lives.
It will encompass not only new residential, commercial, and retail opportunities, but a full array of community needs, complete with schools, medical facilities, entertainment, marinas and shopping centers, providing opportunity for 170,000 to work in Lusail City.
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