استكشاف كيفية شق ميناء الدوحة القديم مساراً نحو الحداثة دون قطع صلته مع تاريخه
في ميناء الدوحة القديم، تجري الحياة من الماضي لتحط في الحاضر. الميناء الذي كان بمثابة شريان حياة للتجار وغواصّي اللؤلؤ، أصبح الآن محطًا للعلامات التجارية البحرية الفاخرة. فكيف لميناء الدوحة القديم أن يشق مسارًا نحو الحداثة دون أن يقطع صلته مع تاريخه؟
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لمزيد من القراءة : http://arabic.euronews.com/2025/11/19/exploring-how-dohas-old-port-forged-a-path-towards-modernity-without-severing-its-ties-wi
00:30And the host of a prestigious boat show, I'm Laila Humaira and this is Qatar in Motion.
00:40Did you know that the earliest maps of Doha showed the old port as customs house landing?
00:46Starting operations in the 1930s, the old Doha port was the main gateway of trade for Qatar,
00:52a major lifeline in the country's economic growth.
00:55While the cargo port was retired in 2016, the rejuvenated old Doha port has the perfect recipe for a thriving cruise industry.
01:05In the 2024-2025 season, arrivals jumped 19% with more than 360,000 visitors.
01:14The port is also casting its net beyond Qatar shores to expand its clientele,
01:19participating at the Monaco Yacht Show and signing partnerships with marinas in the UAE and Turkey.
01:28Well, here we are at the second edition of the Qatar Boat Show at the old Doha port.
01:34As you can see, dozens of boats and yachts have docked with some sailing in as far as Europe.
01:39And it's events like these that showcase the port's commitment to navigate modernity, but staying anchored by tradition.
01:46The yachts have docked, anchors dropped, and the crowd is hooked.
01:51Some are here to enjoy the atmosphere and appreciate the beauty of yachting, while others are looking to splurge.
01:58Young and old, big spender, all casual enthusiasts, there's something for everyone.
02:05Riding on the success of the first edition of the Qatar Boat Show,
02:08I caught up with the old Doha port CEO, Muhammad Abdullah Al Mullah, to get his thoughts on the festivities.
02:16Firstly, thank you so much for having us here at the VIP lounge, at the Qatar Boat Show, here at the old Doha port.
02:23The Qatar Boat Show, the second edition this year, it keeps getting bigger and bigger.
02:27What's your take, personally, on the growth that you've seen of the Qatar Boat Show since the first edition?
02:33Well, first of all, I would like in return to thank you, really, for being with us and supporting us throughout our journey,
02:40way before even starting the Qatar Boat Show first edition.
02:44So, thank you very much.
02:45This edition, luckily, has been different, I would say, in a positive way, in terms of the magnitude of the participation,
02:55whether it's local companies, regional, or even international.
02:59Today, in this edition, what makes it remarkable that around 505 trademarks showcased by 85 exhibitors from 25 countries.
03:13So, this is in itself, I think it's a good and impressive achievement that we have accomplished during this edition,
03:22which will make, I mean, the show itself more of not only a local show, but it's more of an international and regional as well.
03:34And we're sitting here with the backdrop of these yachts lined up.
03:38What are some interesting highlights of the Qatar Boat Show this year that we've never seen before?
03:43One of them, we have concentrated more in this edition to focus more on the spectator, I would say, the visitor experience.
03:54One of which is really having not only to focus more into people who really would like to see the sea-related activities
04:02or the people who are interested in buying boats or yachts, but more of a journey itself.
04:08So, in this edition, we have accounted for different activities, F&B outlets, around 21 F&B outlets within the premises of the show,
04:21where we have collaborated with one of our local societies to come and have the kids do the traditional way of fishing within the show itself.
04:33What are some of the things that we should look out for in terms of, from now, the cruise season and the winter season for Old Harport?
04:41The cruise season will be starting right after the boat show.
04:45We really target our plans to focus more on the international visitors who are coming on a yearly basis through the cruise ships.
04:57So, we try to make sure that they live a special experience.
05:01We have done a project lately within the MENA district, which includes, which is already having around 50 F&B outlets and 100 commercial retail,
05:15as well as the residential units and the boutique hotel.
05:18We have implemented and executed a project during the summer to cool out the outdoor areas and the main promenade in the MENA district,
05:30to make sure that we have the most comfortable experience for our visitors.
05:37It's easy to see why the Qatar Boat Show is a crowd favorite.
05:42Visitors are able to get up close and personal with some very elegant and sleek yachts.
05:46It's quite a spectacle to behold, especially when you come face-to-face with this beauty.
05:54I'm aboard one of the biggest yachts brought in this year.
05:57This is Gulfcraft's showpiece, the Nomad 101.
06:01It's one of the newest models in the company's fleet, boasting a high-tech navigation system, the finest interior, and four floors.
06:09It also comes with a price tag of almost $10 million.
06:14Still, it's expected to be snapped up this year.
06:17Here we have a lofty villa on the water with five staterooms, and the owner's stateroom oversees the water.
06:23So it's on the main deck and offers you a beautiful 270-degree view of the water.
06:29And the idea is, even though this is a lavish vessel, the idea is to provide a home away from home.
06:36Putting a spotlight on luxury and design is one aspect of how the Boat Show is keeping up with the international yachting industry.
06:44But so is highlighting innovation and sustainability.
06:47Gulfcraft is continuing to invest in new technologies and examining the market for either products and materials that are responding to the ecological need that today exists with our clients.
07:01And also looking to redesign our yachts to minimize the energy consumption.
07:08And that has additional benefits too, because then you get a longer range, you get the benefit of staying on board for an extended period of time.
07:17The Qatar Boat Show also puts a spotlight on homegrown companies like Halul Boats,
07:23which has been operating in the country well before the arrival of giant cruisers and fancy yachts.
07:29And while competition is inevitable as the country grows,
07:33Qatari firms that have been built on heritage and tradition feel they'll always have a grasp of local flair.
07:40My name is Ali Ahmed Al-Hatmi. I'm a chief operator at Halul Boats.
07:46We are a Qatari brand, one of the first, if not the first brand in Qatar of manufacturing boats.
07:53So we are trusted.
07:56We have a contract with the Coast Guard and the Emirates.
08:00We provide them the boat and the specifications that they want.
08:05Everything that needs fiberglass or use fiberglass, we do.
08:09We have a boat from 12 feet to 55 feet.
08:15We made a houseboat 60 feet.
08:17عملية شراء القارب تبتدي بقسم نبيعات.
08:21يتم تحديد الحجم اللي أنت تبيه.
08:24وهل أنت مثلاً، هل أنت صياد ولا هل أنت بس ودك أنه مثلاً تطلع بحر.
08:31بعد ما يتم تحديد مواصفات القارب تبتدي مراحل تصنيع.
08:36الوالد كان يريد أن يتميز بقصتنا اللي هي الدبنيو فبدأ فيها مع المهندسين القصة ميزتنا بالثبات وعطتنا فرصة لنعرض الطراد والحمد لله توفقنا فيها ميزتنا عن باقي المصانع.
08:55الوالد هو اللي أسس الشركة من حوالي 21 سنة وكان وما زال يحب البحر وصناعة القارب.
09:02بعدين جاء أخوي عبدالله وساعده في توسيع الشغل أكثر وأنا جيت أتعلم منه علشان أقدر أكمل المشوار.
09:12أحس ببخري منه أشوف طريدنا في البحر وأحس ببخري منه أشوف طريدنا تنشحن خارج البلاد.
09:19هاي معنات ثمنا تكسبنا ثقة الزبون.
09:22معنات غطر القوارب مهم لعرض أحدث طريد السنة.
09:27أحس ببخري من خارج البلاد مثل كويت والإمارات والبحرين والسعودية.
09:34وهي فرصة والأمانة معرض سنة عن سنة قام يتطور.
09:40وإن شاء الله يكون هالسنة خير علينا.
09:45So as the maritime industry continues to evolve, so will the Qatar boat show,
09:52benefitting from the ripple effects of the growth of the old Doha port
09:55from its humble beginnings to the cultural and touristic hub it has become today.
10:01Part of that growth includes going global.
10:04The Qatari market has caught the eye of many international superyacht makers
10:09who see great potential for expanding their clientele here.
10:13among them is the Italian luxury boat builder, Benetti.
10:17We take the opportunity to announce new models,
10:21first of which is the Oasis 42,
10:24and then we have the B-Now 52,
10:27and last but not least we have the B-Loft 58.
10:31Qatar has always been strategic to us,
10:34but then again it is a part of a more integrated market, the GCC,
10:39which is extremely strategic for us and we are fully committed to contributing with beautiful boats,
10:46but also to contributing to the ecosystem and creating out of this area a hub for yachting business.
10:54The clients in this region are very sophisticated and they are very demanding.
10:58and of course there is a cultural aspect to the brief that they present that we listen very actively
11:04and we very actively present solutions such as layouts that accommodate their need, their family need,
11:12and we are very proud to have succeeded.
11:14The DNA of Benetti is absolutely excellent.
11:17We bring forward the layouts and design that are out of the ordinary,
11:23but we also work on the technologies and we have to make our yachts actually adequate,
11:30technologically speaking,
11:30because the persona of our new clients are very savvy, tech savvy,
11:35and they are now younger generations,
11:37and we definitely have to satisfy that side.
11:41Well, we hope you've enjoyed this lap of luxury around the Qatar boat show at the old Doha port,
11:52but that's all the time we have for now.
11:54Thanks for watching Qatar In Motion and see you next time.
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