(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) has been announced as the designated official insurer of the upcoming Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS).
The event is scheduled to be held at Mourjan Marinas € Lusail City from November 10
to 14.
Ali Saleh al-Fadala, senior deputy group president and CEO of QIC Group, and Essa al-Mannai, chairman of the QIBS board of directors, inked the agreement during a signing ceremony held at the QIC headquarters in West Bay.
Speaking on the collaboration, al-Fadala said: "We are delighted to partner with QIBS as the official insurer for the second consecutive year. Being a pioneer in insuring boats and yachts and as QIBS's chosen insurance partner, QIC will extend its support by setting up QIC's stand at the boat show and promote awareness about insurance of yachts and boats among the sailing community for secured sailing in Arabian Gulf waters (including Qatari waters)."
Al-Mannai noted, "The Qatar International Boat Show was conceptualised with the primary objective of creating a platform for the maritime industry of Qatar to grow and innovate. Safety is the most important element of a show and its exhibits, with all the related packages offered by QIC when it comes to owning a yacht."
The event's location was selected to give guests beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf while exploring its luxury offerings and have their queries fielded by some of the industry's experts.
QIBS also features of a family-friendly environment with a children's playground and a dedicated F&B area. The boat show will be open on weekdays from 2.30-9:30pm and on the weekend from 12.30-9.30pm.
For additional information, one can visit the show's website at www.qibs2015.com
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