DOHA: The eighth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) will kick off on Monday under the esteemed patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
DIMDEX 2024 is organised and hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces. It will run until March 6 at the Qatar National Convention Centre under the theme 'Igniting the Future of Maritime Security and Beyond'.
Chairman of the Organising Committee of DIMDEX Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari, confirmed the completion of all necessary preparations for a new and distinguished version of the global event in a press conference held on Sunday at the Qatar National Convention Centre in the presence of Staff Major General (Doctor / Air) Rashid Hamad Al-Nuaimi, Commander of the Strategic Studies Centre of the Qatar Armed Forces, and Brigadier General Ali Harib Al-Harib, Deputy Commander of Qatar Amiri Signal Corps, and Director of Project 401 for Special Operations.
Staff Brigadier Al Ansari touched on the latest developments, noting that the eighth edition of DIMDEX features more than 200 international and national companies specialised in security and defence, in addition to ninemajor international pavilions, as well as renowned national and local companies and the various branches of the Qatar Armed Forces. DIMDEX will showcase the latest defence innovations and technology over the full capacity of seven halls across 35,000sqm, as well as additional outdoor space.
Staff Brigadier Al Ansari announced that DIMDEX this year is characterised by the presence of the largest number of official delegations, reaching 110 official VIP delegations, further strengthening DIMDEX’s position on the international stage.
He also added that the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference will be held on the second day of the event in partnership with the Strategic Studies Centre of the Qatar Armed Forces, under the title of 'Economic Growth Prospects Amidst Security Challenges and Their Global Impact', with the participation of thought leaders and military officials.
Staff Brigadier Al Ansari added: "In this edition, we will also witness the announcement of Project 401 for the Special Operations, which includes special operations training centres specialised in developing the capabilities of special forces and global anti-terrorism units."
On Sunday, the DIMDEX 2024 Organising Committee hosted media representatives at Hamad Port to attend the arrival ceremony of visiting warships, where nine warships from eight countries docked and were welcomed by Major (Sea) Abdulrahman Yousuf Al Malki, Warships Logistics Director. The official opening of the visiting warships is taking place on Monday at Hamad Port, with people having the opportunity to visit and learn about their crews throughout the three days of the exhibition.
Over three days, the event is expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors from across the maritime defence and security ecosystem to explore the latest advanced solutions and defence technologies. The event also provides opportunities to meet and communicate directly with high-level official delegations, military leaders, representatives of government and defence procurement agencies, contributing to the signing of new contracts and agreements with potential buyers and offering business opportunities for companies. The event is also a platform to exchange knowledge and expertise, gain new insights on various defence-related matters and a deeper understanding of emerging geopolitical and security challenges.
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To register to attend DIMDEX 2024 and visit visiting warships at Hamad Port, please visit https://register.dimdex.a101.co/visitor/
