Il vecchio porto di Doha traccia un percorso moderno pur restando ancorato alla sua storia

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Il vecchio porto di Doha traccia un percorso moderno pur restando ancorato alla sua storia

Nel vecchio porto di Doha, il movimento scorre dal passato al presente. Un tempo punto di riferimento per commercianti e pescatori di perle, oggi è sede di marchi nautici di lusso. In che modo il vecchio porto di Doha traccia un percorso moderno pur restando ancorato alla sua storia?

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00:00Compared to a few decades ago, the old Doha port is quite different nowadays.

00:07But look a little closer and you'll be able to spot some remnants from its heyday.

00:13Ornaments that remind you of Qatar's maritime heritage,

00:17from fishhooks to wooden arched doors, dow boats and pearls.

00:21The old Doha port's new era has only just begun.

00:25A vibrant container shipyard, the most instagrammable pastel walls.

00:30And the host of a prestigious boat show.

00:33I'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.

00:56While the cargo port was retired in 2016,

00:59the 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.

01:29Well, 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,

01:44but 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,

01:55while others are looking to splurge.

01:58Young and old, big spender or 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 Mulla, 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

02:37and supporting us throughout our journey, way before even starting the Qatar Boat Show first edition.

02:44So thank you very much.

02:46This edition luckily has been different, I would say, in a positive way,

02:51in 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,

03:29but 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,

03:52I 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,

04:16around 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,

04:38the cruise season and the winter season for Old Hopport?

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,

05:06which 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.

05:19We have implemented and executed a project during the summer to cool out the outdoor areas

05:26and the main promenade in the MENA district to 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 favourite.

05:42Visitors are able to get up close and personal with some very elegant and sleek yachts.

05:47It'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,

06:04boasting 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

06:20and 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.

06:30And the idea is, even though this is a lavish vessel,

06:34the 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

06:41is keeping up with the international yachting industry,

06:44but so is highlighting innovation and sustainability.

06:48Gulfcraft is continuing to invest in new technologies

06:51and examining the market for either products and materials

06:55that are responding to the ecological need that today exists with our clients

07:01and also looking to redesign our yachts,

07:05to minimise the energy consumption.

07:08And that has additional benefits too because then you get a longer range,

07:12you get the benefit of staying on board for an extended period of time.

07:18The 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

07:36feel they'll always have a grasp of local flair.

07:40My name is Ali Ahmed Al-Hatmi.

07:43I'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.

07:55We have a contract with the Coast Guard and the Amiri Yachts.

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.

08:18عملية شراء القارب تبتدي بقسم نبيعات.

08:21يتم تحديد الحجم اللي أنت تبي.

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 يتميز بقصتنا اللي هي الدبنيو.

08:41فبدأ فيها مع المهندسين.

08:44القصة ميزتنا بالثبات.

08:46وعطتنا فرصة لنعرض الطراد.

08:49والحمد لله توفقنا فيها.

08:52ميزتنا عن باقي المصانع.

08:55الوالد هو اللي أسس الشركة من حوالي 21 سنة.

08:58وكان وما زال يحب البحر وصناعة القارب.

09:02بعدين جاء أخوي عبدالله وساعده في توسيع الشغل أكثر.

09:07وأنا جيت أتعلم منه علشان أقدر أكمل المشوار.

09:12أحس ببخري منه أشوف طريدنا في البحر.

09:15وأحس ببخري منه أشوف طريدنا تنشحن خارج البلاد.

09:19هاي معناتها من أكسبنا ثقة الزبون.

09:22معنات غطر القوارب مهم لعرض أحدث طريد السنة.

09:27أحس ببخري من خارج البلاد مثل الكويت والإمارات والبحرين والسعودية.

09:34وهذه هي فرصة.

09:36والأمانة معرض سنة عن سنة قام يتطور.

09:39وإن شاء الله سيكون هالسنة خير علينا.

09:45So as the maritime industry continues to evolve, so will the Qatar boat show.

09:52Benefiting 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.

10:39It's extremely strategic for us.

10:42And we are fully committed to contributing with beautiful boats,

10:46but also to contributing to the ecosystem

10:48and creating out of this area a hub for yachting business.

10:53The clients in this region are very sophisticated and they are very demanding.

10:58And of course, there's a cultural aspect to the brief that they present

11:01that we listen very actively and we very actively present solutions

11:07such as layouts that accommodate their need, their family need.

11:12And we're very proud to have succeeded.

11:14The DNA of Benetti is absolutely excellent.

11:19We bring forward the layouts and design that are out of the ordinary,

11:23but we also work on the technologies.

11:25and we have to make our yachts actually adequate, technologically speaking,

11:30because the persona of our new clients are very savvy, tech-savvy,

11:35and they are now younger generations.

11:38And we definitely have to satisfy that side.

11:41Well, we hope you've enjoyed this lap of luxury around the Qatar boat show

11:50at the old Doha port, but 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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