Yachting Malta makes an impact at Dubai International Boat Show with Expanded Presence and High-Level Delegation

Yachting Malta made a significant impact at the prestigious Dubai International Boat Show with an expansive and prominent stand, signaling its growing presence in the global yachting community.

This year, Yachting Malta’s stand stood out with its larger footprint offering attendees an immersive experience into the world of yachting and maritime services.  Joining forces with Malta Enterprise and the Malta Tourism Authority, the Yachting Malta stand also welcomed several partners representing some of Malta’s key industry stakeholders which included Refit yards, Corporate Service Providers, Boat Builders, Surveyors. Charterers, Boat Agents, Chandlers, Yacht Agents and Seafarer Training Institutions. 

This enhanced presence underscored Yachting Malta’s commitment to fostering connections and facilitating collaborations within the international spectrum.

“As Yachting Malta continues to champion excellence in yachting and maritime services, our participation at the Dubai International Boat Show signifies a further important step in our efforts to make our presence increasingly felt amongst stakeholders in the global yachting industry.” remarked Michael Mifsud, CEO Yachting Malta. 

The Maltese delegation’s itinerary included a visit to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and a meeting with HE Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO, further strengthening commercial ties between Malta and the UAE.   A visit to Abu Dhabi enabled the delegation to meet with members of the Abu Dhabi  Department of Culture and Tourism and the Director General H.E. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry  In addition to this, the delegation was also hosted to a meeting with Her Excellency Ms. Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the United Arab Emirates and her team at the Maltese Embassy. 

Amongst visitors to the stand was  H.E. Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council and Senior Advisor to the Dubai International Boat Show.