Старый порт Дохи прокладывает современный курс, оставаясь верным своей истории
В Старом порту Дохи движение перетекает из прошлого в настоящее. Когда-то он был спасательным кругом для торговцев и ловцов жемчуга, а теперь здесь размещаются люксовые бренды яхтенной индустрии. Каким же образом Старый порт Дохи прокладывает современный курс, оставаясь верным своей истории?
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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.
01:13The 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.
01:26Well, here we are at the second edition of the Qatar Boat Show at the old Doha port.
01:33As 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 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, 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.
02:46This 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 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 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 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.
05:47It'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, 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, which 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, Qatari firms that have been built on heritage and tradition feel they'll always have a grasp of local flair.
07:41My 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. So we are trusted.
07:56We have a contract with the Coast Guard and the Emirates. We provide them the boat and the specifications that they want.
08:04Everything that needs fiberglass or use fiberglass, we do.
08:10We have boats from 12 feet till 55 feet. We made a houseboat 60 feet.
08:17We have a reward for it. If you are a boa carrier, you should only be a sailor or you would only like to give a boat to go.
08:30Без этого начинающего решения, после того, как это становится,
08:34начну мерахлоподисменты.
08:36В роде, имел дебилет, он в том, что мы хотели бы перевести эту работу.
08:40Она начала создать ее с дебилетом,
08:43которая создавла нам свой обязательство.
08:45Он поднялся на работу, и у нас удалось возбуждать.
08:50И у вас, отдача на работу.
08:51И это дебилет.
08:54В роде, он был создавлен в компании около 21-летних лет.
08:58И он все еще любит дружественную кухню и создавания сказанной кухни.
09:03И после этого, я приехал с дружественным делом.
09:17Мы заставляем нашу эту работу.
09:22Это нужно, чтобы ты не вернулась с такими плащями.
09:24В этой задачей, как взял, украшает семейки.
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10:58И, конечно, есть факт культуры культуры, который показывает,
11:01что мы слушаем очень активно,
11:04и мы очень активно показываем решения,
11:07such as лей-outs, которые комментируют их нужды,
11:10их нужды семьи, и мы очень рады, что это успешно.
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