The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) is ramping up preparations for the next edition, set to take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.
The seventh edition of DIMDEX will be proudly hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces and will take place from the 21st to 23rd of March 2022, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), in Doha, Qatar.
DIMDEX 2022 event
Bringing together an unprecedented number of government officials, chief executives, industry leaders, key decision makers and exhibitors, all under one roof, DIMDEX 2022, which is one of the first few live, non-virtual defence shows, scheduled to take place since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, will highlight the resilience of the global defence industry that has not just braved the pandemic, but also emerged stronger from it.
The DIMDEX 2022 exhibition continues with its theme and vision of ‘Connecting the World’s Maritime Defence and Security Community’, in keeping with its status as one of the premier events, in the global maritime defence and security calendar.
New technologies to swiftly address emerging needs
With a year left until the next edition, we continue to strive to present another outstanding edition of DIMDEX"
On his expectations for the upcoming edition of DIMDEX event, Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al-Ansari, the Chairman of DIMDEX, said "With a year left until the next edition, we continue to strive to present another outstanding edition of DIMDEX. We draw confidence from the manner in which the global defence and security sector responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, by introducing new technologies to swiftly address emerging needs.”
He adds, “We are extremely thrilled with the overwhelming support that we are getting from our exhibitors, sponsors and partners, as they confirm their participation in the next edition. We remain acutely aware of the challenges that the world is facing and the new norms that have been imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and therefore will remain vigilant and practice the highest level of health and safety precautions for DIMDEX 2022.”
A record number of local and international companies are scheduled to showcase their latest products, capabilities, and cutting-edge technologies, at the DIMDEX 2022 event, in the presence of key decision makers and prominent officials, in order to facilitate Business-to-Government, Government-to-Government, and Business-to-Business deals.
Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC)
Among the other highlights of the three-day DIMDEX 2022 event are the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), in which thought leaders from around the globe will discuss the latest trends, related to maritime defence and security, and the popular visiting warships display at Hamad Port, in Qatar.
DIMDEX has an enviable track record of commercial successes, related to agreements and MoUs signed, and hence, has a well-earned reputation in providing an unmatched interface between industry and end-users.
Biennial maritime defence and security industry event
DIMDEX provides a highly visible international arena for specialised companies
The biennial maritime defence and security industry event, DIMDEX, provides a highly visible international arena for specialised companies, to draw the interest of a global audience, by showcasing their latest technologies and security and defence innovations.
DIMDEX 2022 is expected to play a key role not only in fostering the symbiotic relationship between the global defence industry and governments, but also in facilitating knowledge exchange, to complement the national defence system and Qatar’s growing defence industry.
Qatar Armed Forces to participate At DIMDEX 2022
Qatar’s unwavering commitment towards developing its flourishing domestic defence and security sector is reflected in the support that DIMDEX 2022 is receiving from local defence and security companies, as well as Qatar government entities.
Although primarily a maritime defence exhibition, various branches of the Qatar Armed Forces will participate at the event, not only to showcase their assets and capabilities, but also to interact with the industry, and exchange views about new and emerging technologies.
Vital platform for the military and commercial security sectors
The diversification of the show, in tune with the growing trend of interoperability across security and defence ecosystems, has enhanced the event’s appeal and made it a vital platform, for both the military and commercial sectors.
The much-anticipated 2022 edition of DIMDEX exhibition is shaping up to be the biggest ever till date
The much-anticipated 2022 edition of DIMDEX exhibition is shaping up to be the biggest ever till date, with the exhibition landscaped over 35,000 square. metres of arena space.
Global nations participate in DIMDEX
Eager to take advantage of the opportunities that the DIMDEX 2022 show will provide for commerce and knowledge-sharing, the nations of China, France, India, Italy, Turkey and the United States of America (USA) have already confirmed the presence of their national pavilions, at the international exhibition.
Underscoring the growing international reputation of the event, major companies from these nations, as well as other countries, have also expressed significant interest in joining the list of exhibitors to present at DIMDEX 2022.
Driving innovation and commercial partnerships
Since its launch in 2008, DIMDEX exhibition has seen exponential growth and is now regarded as a not-to-miss event on the international defence and security industry calendar. It is a global event that drives commercial partnerships and acts as a key bridge between the security industry and governments.
With agreements worth over US$ 32 billion already signed across the previous editions and more expected in the upcoming edition, DIMDEX is set to enhance its standing as one of the top maritime defence and security events in the world.
