Gulf Finance, a leading UAE based boutique finance company, was named the "Marine Financier of the Year" in the Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards 2010. The awards, instituted in associated with the Mourjan Marinas IGY and Boat Owner magazine, were distributed at a gala ceremony in Dubai attended by the region's leaders and patrons of the yachting and boating industry.
Now in its fourth year, the Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards is the most anticipated honours in the region's yachting calendar, celebrating service excellence and value additions that promote growth in the leisure boat market.
Steve Williams, CEO at Gulf Finance, said: "The boating industry has rapidly evolved into a major growth engine for the leisure and tourism market in the Gulf region. Gulf Finance has been fuelling this growth through innovative and competitive financing options that make boat ownership an affordable reality."
Gulf Finance has a dedicated Marine Finance division comprising a team of experts and a product portfolio designed to meet the needs of a wide range of buyers. From products suited to those with large deposits to flexible solutions that can include all initial costs including registration, berthing and insurance. Gulf Finance also offers options specifically for buyers who wish to custom-build their boats, and for its business clients offers a comprehensive mix of financing options.
"We are committed to making financing as flexible and accessible as possible for our clients. We are delighted to be a part of this community and are dedicated to driving the yachting and boating industry in tandem with the anticipated growth in the tourism and leisure sector in the UAE and the wider region. The Arabian Gulf Yachting Award will further inspire us to leverage our capabilities for further expansion of this sector and growth in the region," concluded Williams.
