Dubai:SWS Board Technology has been recognized by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, as the winner of the Dubai-it Award for its outstanding achievements in the field of Economy. This recognition highlights the company's innovative contributions to the global market in snow and water sports board manufacturing.

According to Emirates News Agency, SWS Board Technology's project has developed into one of the world's largest manufacturing operations in its sector. Leveraging expertise in composite materials, the company has built an advanced industrial ecosystem in Dubai that serves international markets. The company produces nearly half of the world's kiteboards and wakeboards, and approximately one-third of the world's snowboards, with an annual production capacity exceeding 450,000 boards. Its products have reached major global competitions, including the Winter Olympic Games.

The founder, Rainier Nouhra, has combined his passion with engineering expertise to establish a successful global manufacturing business from Dubai. By investing in team development and enhancing technical capabilities, he has strengthened the company's research and development efforts, improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency. SWS Board Technology exports its entire output worldwide, drawing on Dubai's strategic location and advanced logistics.

The company has also pioneered advanced manufacturing technologies, including fully recyclable board programmes that reuse around 95 percent of a board's materials, promoting resource efficiency and the circular economy. The integrated industrial chain covers all production stages, solidifying SWS Board Technology as a primary partner for leading global brands in snow and water sports.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praised the company's achievements, noting that Dubai-it represents seeing opportunities where others do not and achieving excellence rapidly. Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, emphasized that the Dubai-it Award showcases Dubai's ambitious approach and philosophy of work, which has enabled the region to become a global leader in innovative industry sectors.

SWS Board Technology's success underlines Dubai's supportive environment for ambitious ventures, highlighting advanced manufacturing as a significant contributor to the emirate's economic competitiveness and positioning Dubai as a global hub for business, industry, and innovation.