As the interest for yachting increases in Middle East the Dubai International Boat Show 2007 (DIBS) will display a wide range of equipment, supplies and services essential to the function and performance of leisure marine craft.

DIBS 2007 has a dedicated area for equipment, supplies and services (ESS), which has expanded by more than 25 percent compared to last year giving exhibitors the perfect opportunity to showcase their products.

“Many of the world’s leading suppliers in the boating industry will exhibiting at the Dubai International Boat Show 2007, in what is a pivotal event for trade professionals throughout the Middle East and beyond,” said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre, which is organising DIBS 2007.

“DIBS provides a fantastic opportunity for the marine trade to see the latest developments in the industry, including new innovations and gadgets,” he added.

“The Middle East is a rapidly expanding and highly significant market for MTU products,” said Amgad Emil, of Al Masaood, the local agents for MTU in the UAE. “We are established exhibitors at DIBS because it gives us an excellent opportunity to meet and support our customers as well as attract new business.”

Many trade visitors and buyers will make their way to Dubai from key markets such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to source goods and services.