Sheikh Hamdan Honors Dubai-Centric Olympic Sports Equipment Manufacturers

Few may know that half of the world's kitesurfing and wakeboard boards are produced in Dubai. Now, the manufacturer of this sports equipment has received the "Dubai-it" award in the economic projects category.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, on Saturday, October 17, honored the team from SWS Board Technology. This company, managed by Renier Noira, operates from Dubai and has become one of the largest manufacturers of sports boards in the world.

According to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, this company produces half of the kitesurfing and wakeboard boards and one-third of the world's snowboards. Its annual production capacity exceeds 450,000 boards, and more than 6 million products from this company have been sold worldwide.

SWS Board Technology's products have also been used in the Winter Olympic Games and world competitions. This company has also gained attention for its efforts towards sustainable development in the sports equipment industry.

The annual "Dubai-it" award has been inspired by Dubai's development path and the city's approach to innovation and progress. This award aims to honor individuals, projects, companies, and institutions that achieve remarkable success with such an approach and pave the way for the next generation of innovators.
Source: Gulf Times