Doha: The 7th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2022), which returns to the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in less than 100 days, looks primed for major success, having received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from companies, both domestic and international.
Hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces, DIMDEX 2022 will take place on March 21-23, 2022, under the theme ‘Connecting the World's Maritime Defense and Security Community.’ Online registration has commenced for the biennial event that will provide exhibitors a multitude of opportunities to connect with senior-decision makers and high-level military delegations as well as an internationally reputed platform to showcase the latest state-of-the-art technological innovations in the field of maritime defense and security.
DIMDEX 2022, which is witnessing an unprecedented demand for space from exhibitors looking to establish their presence in one of the fastest growing defense markets in the world, is shaping up to be the biggest edition ever in terms of the number of international companies and visiting delegations. Close to 90 percent of the space has already been sold, as is to be expected from an event that has earned an enviable reputation for facilitating commercial partnerships and knowledge exchange between industry and government. Fourteen Country Pavilions, from China, Italy, France, Germany, Turkey, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Pakistan, Iran, India, Jordan and Croatia have confirmed participation in the event.
A record number of domestic companies are expected to showcase their cutting-edge products and capabilities at the upcoming edition as well, thanks to the astounding success that local companies have achieved in previous editions, both in terms of global recognition and partnerships fostered. With Qatar military officials sending out invitations to high-ranking officials from various fraternal and friendly countries, DIMDEX 2022 is anticipated to welcome a significant number of high-level military delegations, comprising of Defense Ministers, Chiefs of Staff, Navy Commanders, other senior officials and think tanks of the defence and security community.
Chairman of DIMDEX, Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari (pictured), said: “The response to DIMDEX 2022, not only from exhibiting companies but also the entire maritime defense and security community, has been truly exceptional. I am confident that the upcoming edition will further enhance DIMDEXs international standing and its status as a not-to-miss event on the global maritime defense and security calendar. With DIMDEX 2022, we expect to further the organic growth of the local defense industry and foster international cooperation to enhance knowledge-exchange and consolidate the mutually beneficial relationship between the global defence industry and government.”
DIMDEX 2022 has attracted an impressive lineup of sponsors that include leading shipbuilder Fincantieri as a returning Diamond Sponsor and missile systems developer MBDA as a returning Gold Sponsor. Barzan Holdings, which promotes the growth of the Qatars indigenous defence industry by facilitating international collaborations, is Strategic Partner of DIMDEX 2022, thus complementing the events efforts in augmenting Qatars burgeoning defense industry.
Further strengthening its relationship with the event, Barzan Holdings, which was officially launched during DIMDEX 2018, is also Gold Sponsor of the eagerly anticipated event while Mwani Qatar, which manages the nation’s seaports and shipping terminals, has signed up as a Silver Sponsor. With the industry continuing to show abundant interest in sponsorship opportunities that remain available, the organizing committee is working assiduously to deliver bespoke options that are tailored to meet the individual goals of prospective sponsors.
The other highlights of DIMDEX 2022 include the visiting warships display at Hamad Port, which will provide attendees an opportunity to explore modern naval warships, and the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) on March 22, when thought leaders from around the world will feature in panel discussions on the latest trends in maritime defense and security.
