He toured the show where about 900 exhibitors from around the world, including the UAE, are showcasing super yachts, speed boats, jet skis and quad skis 

Sheikh Hamdan praised the national companies participating in the five-day show for their ability to compete with global manufacturers in terms of design, luxury and safety, thanks to the country's national technological capabilities and creative human resources. 

Sheikh Hamdan noted that the UAE is a maritime nation and its people are known to be skilled seafarers. 

Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre Helal Saeed Almarri and other senior officials.