SWS Sells Over Six Million Boards Globally, With Annual Production Capacity Exceeding 450,000.
Dubai: A Dubai-based manufacturing company responsible for producing half of the world’s kiteboards and wakeboards has received the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Economy, recognising its achievements in international sports equipment manufacturing.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated SWS Board Technology on the achievement through a post on X.
He highlighted the entrepreneurial journey of Rainier Nouhra, who established the company and transformed it into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sports boards, operating from Dubai.
According to figures shared by Sheikh Hamdan, SWS Board Technology currently manufactures approximately 50 per cent of the world’s kiteboards and wakeboards, along with one-third of all snowboards produced globally.
The company has an annual manufacturing capacity exceeding 450,000 boards and has sold more than six million boards worldwide, supplying several prominent international sporting brands.
“Congratulations to the SWS Board Technology team on winning the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Economy,” Sheikh Hamdan wrote.
Dubai manufacturer supplies leading global sports brands
Established by entrepreneur Rainier Nouhra, SWS Board Technology has grown into a major international supplier of equipment used in water sports and winter sports.
The company’s product portfolio includes kiteboards, wakeboards and snowboards, all manufactured in Dubai for international brands and professional athletes.
With more than six million boards sold across global markets, SWS has established a significant presence in the international sports equipment industry.
Its manufacturing facilities are capable of producing more than 450,000 boards annually, supporting demand from major brands around the world.
The company’s products have also featured at the Winter Olympic Games and international world championships, reflecting the global reach of sporting equipment manufactured in Dubai.
Sustainability and innovation drive manufacturing operations
Alongside its large-scale production activities, SWS Board Technology has introduced initiatives aimed at improving environmental sustainability.
These include the use of solar power in its manufacturing operations and the development of innovative recycling solutions.
Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainable practices as an important aspect of its contribution to the wider industry.
By combining advanced manufacturing capabilities, technological innovation and environmentally responsible production methods, SWS has developed a business model serving international sports brands while supporting sustainability objectives.
Dubai-it Award celebrates innovation and economic achievements
The Dubai-it Award honours individuals, businesses, institutions and projects that achieve outstanding results through ambition, creativity, innovation and effective implementation.
Introduced under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan, the initiative recognises achievements that reflect Dubai’s approach to transforming ambitious ideas into practical accomplishments with measurable impact.
The award covers a broad range of sectors, including the economy, business, technology, sports, education, healthcare, government, real estate, society and services.
SWS Board Technology’s recognition in the economic projects category highlights the international scale of its manufacturing operations and its contribution to Dubai’s reputation as a centre for innovation and industrial development.
