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Doha: Seventh edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces, will be held from March 21 to 23, 2022 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
DIMDEX 2022 will be held under the slogan ‘Connecting the Worlds Maritime Defense and Security Community’ in keeping with its status as one of the premier events in the global maritime defense and security calendar.
The organizing committee of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference said in a statement on Monday that the DIMDEX 2022 exhibition is looking forward to the participation of an unprecedented number of senior government officials, executives, key decision-makers and exhibitors under one roof, as it is one of the specialized exhibitions in the field of security and defense that will be held non virtually.
The statement indicated that the next edition will shed light on the resilience with which the global defense industry faced the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which not only challenged the pandemic, but also contributed to enhancing its development.
On his expectations for the upcoming edition, Chairman of DIMDEX , Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari, 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 defense and security sector responded to the pandemic by introducing new technologies to swiftly address emerging needs. We are extremely thrilled with the overwhelming support we are getting from our exhibitors, sponsors and partners, as they confirm their participation in the next edition."
He added: "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 will showcase their latest products, capabilities, and cutting-edge technologies at the event in the presence of key decision makers and prominent officials, to facilitate business deals between many parties, whether governments or companies.
Among the other highlights of the 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 defense and security, and the popular visiting warships display at Hamad Port.
DIMDEX has an enviable track record of commercial successes related to agreements and MoUs and hence has a well-earned reputation in providing an unmatched interface between industry and end-users. The biennial maritime defense and security industry event provides a highly visible international arena for specialized companies to draw the interest of a global audience by showcasing their latest technologies and security and defense innovations.
DIMDEX 2022 is expected to play a key role not only in fostering the symbiotic relationship between the global defense industry and governments but also in facilitating knowledge exchange to complement the national defense system and Qatars growing defense industry.
Although primarily a maritime defense 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 and also to reflect Qatars unwavering commitment towards developing its flourishing domestic defense and security sector in all its forms locally.
The diversification of the show, in tune with the growing trend of interoperability across security and defense ecosystems, has enhanced the events appeal and made it a vital platform for both the military and commercial sectors.
The much-anticipated 2022 edition of DIMDEX is shaping up to be the biggest ever with the exhibition landscaped over 35,000 sqm.
Eager to take advantage of the opportunities that the show will provide for commerce and knowledge-sharing, China, France, India, Italy, Turkey and USA have confirmed the presence of their national pavilions.
Underscoring the growing international reputation of the event, companies from these nations as well as others have expressed significant interest in joining the list of exhibitors.
It is to be mentioned that since its launch in 2008, DIMDEX has seen exponential growth and is now regarded as a not-to-miss event on the international defense and security industry calendar, one that drives commercial partnerships and acts as a bridge between industry and government. With agreements worth over USD 32 billion signed across the previous editions, and more expected in the upcoming edition, DIMDEX is set to enhance its standing as one of the leading maritime defense and security events in the world.
