Dubai CP Honours SWS Board Technology with Dubai-it Economy Award

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, presented the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Economy to SWS Board Technology. The company was recognised for establishing one of the world's largest manufacturing facilities for snow and water sports boards in Dubai, using its expertise in composite materials to create a sophisticated industrial ecosystem that serves international markets.

SWS Board Technology, founded by Rainier Nouhra in Dubai, produces nearly half of the world's kiteboards and wakeboards and approximately one-third of its snowboards. The facility offers an annual production capacity exceeding 450,000 boards, with its entire output exported globally. To date, the company has sold over 6 million boards, gaining the trust of leading snow and water sports brands, and its Dubai-made products have featured in major competitions, including the Winter Olympic Games.

Innovation and Global Reach

The company's success is attributed to combining engineering and composite manufacturing expertise with Dubai's strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and robust logistics networks. This has enabled SWS Board Technology to expand its global exports and forge long-term partnerships. The firm has developed an integrated industrial chain covering every stage from research, development, and engineering to manufacturing, quality control, and global distribution.

Beyond production scale, SWS Board Technology has pioneered advanced manufacturing techniques, including fully recyclable board programmes that can reuse about 95 percent of materials to produce new boards. This commitment to resource efficiency aligns with circular economy principles.

Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of The Executive Office, highlighted that the award signifies Dubai's philosophy of transforming ambition into extraordinary achievement, even in sectors where the region previously had minimal presence. The project exemplifies Dubai's economic vision by converting technical expertise into large-scale industrial output, benefiting from the emirate's supportive business environment and global connectivity.