Navegar na modernidade, ancorada pela tradição

Name: Navegar na modernidade, ancorada pela tradição
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Navegar na modernidade, ancorada pela tradição

No Antigo Porto de Doha, o movimento flui do passado para o presente. Antigamente uma linha de vida para comerciantes e mergulhadores de pérolas, agora acolhe marcas marítimas de luxo. Como é que o Antigo Porto de Doha traça um curso moderno enquanto permanece ancorado na sua história?

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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 fish hooks 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.

01:28Well, 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,

01:43but staying anchored by traditions.

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 Mullah,

02:12to get his thoughts on the festivities.

02:16Firstly, thank you so much for having us here at the VIP lounge,

02:19at 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,

02:40way 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

03:07showcased by 85 exhibitors from 25 countries.

03:13So this is in itself, I think it's a good and impressive achievement

03:18that 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

03:42that we've never seen before?

03:43One of them we have concentrated more in this edition

03:48to focus more on the spectator, I would say, the visitor experience,

03:54one of which is really having not only to focus more

03:58into people who really would like to see the sea-related activities

04:02or the people who are interested in buying boats or yachts,

04:06but more of a journey itself.

04:09So in this edition, we have accounted for different activities,

04:14F&B outlets, around 21 F&B outlets within the premises of the show,

04:21where we have collaborated with one of our local societies

04:25to come and have the kids do the traditional way of fishing

04:30within the show itself.

04:33What are some of the things that we should look out for

04:37in terms of from now, the cruise season and the winter season for Olderport?

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

04:51who 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 already, which is already having around 50 F&B outlets

05:11and 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

05:23to cool out the outdoor areas and the main promenade

05:28in 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 favourite.

05:42Visitors are able to get up close and personal

05:44with some very elegant and sleek yachts.

05:48It's quite a spectacle to behold,

05:50especially when you come face to face with this beauty.

05:54I'm about one of the biggest yachts brought in this year.

05:57This is Golfcraft'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,

06:06the finest interior and four floors.

06:10It 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

06:25and 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

06:38is one aspect of how the boat show

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

06:44but so is highlighting innovation and sustainability.

06:48Golfcraft 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

06:59that 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

07:10because then you get a longer range,

07:12you get the benefit of staying on board

07:15for an extended period of time.

07:17The Qatar Boat Show also puts a spotlight

07:20on homegrown companies like Halul Boats,

07:23which has been operating in the country

07:25well 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,

07:48one of the first, if not the first,

07:50brand 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

08:02and the specification 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 house boat 60 feet.

08:18عملية شراء القارب تبتدي بقسم نبيعات

08:21يتم تحديد الحجم اللي أنت تبي

08:24وهل أنت مثلاً هل أنت صياد

08:26ولا هل أنت بس ودك أنه مثلاً تطلع بحر.

08:31بعد ما يتم تحديد مواصفات القارب

08:34تبتدي مراحل تصنيع.

08:36الوالد كان ياب يتميز بقصتنا اللي هي الدبنيو.

08:41فبدأ فيها مع المهندسين.

08:43القصة ميزتنا بالثبات

08:45وعطتنا فرصة لنا نعرض الطراد.

08:48والحمد لله توفقنا فيها ميزتنا عن باقي المصانع.

08:54الوالد 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.

09:11أحس بفخر يوم منه أشوف طريدنا في البحر.

09:14وأحس بفخر يوم منه أشوف طريدنا تنسحن خارج البلاد.

09:18هاي معناتها مناتها كسبنا ثقة الزبون.

09:21معرض غطر القارب مهم ليعرض أحدث طريد السنة.

09:27ليستقبال زبوين خارج البلاد مثل الكويت والإمارات والبحرين والسعودية.

09:33هاي فرصة والأمانة معرض سنة عن سنة قام يتطور.

09:39إن شاء الله يكون هال سنة خير علينا.

09:47So as the maritime industry continues to evolve,

09:49so will the Qatar Boat Show,

09:51benefitting 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.

10:00Part of that growth includes going global.

10:03The Qatari market has caught the eye of many international superyacht makers

10:08who see great potential for expanding their clientele here.

10:12Among them is the Italian luxury boat builder Benetti.

10:16We take the opportunity to announce new models,

10:20first of which is the Oasis 42,

10:23and then we have the B-Now 52,

10:26and last but not least we have the B-Loft 58.

10:29Qatar has always been strategic to us,

10:32but then again it is a part of a more integrated market,

10:37the GCC, extremely strategic for us

10:40and we are fully committed to contributing with beautiful boats

10:45but also to contributing to the ecosystem

10:47and creating out of this area a hub for yachting business.

10:51The clients in this region are very sophisticated and they are very demanding

10:57and of course there is a cultural aspect to the brief that they present

11:00that we listen very actively and we very actively present solutions

11:06such as layouts that accommodate their need, their family need

11:10and we are very proud to have succeeded.

11:13The DNA of Benetti is absolutely excellent.

11:18We 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,

11:29technologically speaking,

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

11:34and they are now younger generations

11:36and we definitely have to satisfy that side.

11:46Well, we hope you've enjoyed this lap of luxury

11:48around the Qatar boat show at the old Doha port

11:51but that's all the time we have for now.

11:53Thanks for watching Qatar In Motion and see you next time.

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