Qatar’s pivotal role in sustaining regional and international stability and establishing peace the world over has come to the fore with the opening of the sixth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (Dimdex 2018), being held under the patronage of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Dimdex is the leading international maritime defence event in the Middle East and North Africa region. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani opened Dimdex 2018 at the Qatar National Convention Center.
The exhibition is organised by Qatar Armed Forces.
Dimdex is a vital platform for exhibitors and visitors from around the world to learn about innovative technologies to protect maritime interests in the face of the challenges of the 21st century.
The participation of 180 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, as well as the participation of 80 delegations of senior military figures from more than 60 countries, is a testimony of the high level of confidence the world attaches to Qatar. It reflects the immense confidence and trust of participating countries on Qatar’s role in maintaining stability and peace.
The arrival of 11 warships from seven countries — Bangladesh, India, Italy, Oman, Pakistan, UK and the US — is a clear indication of the close relations between Qatar and the countries that sent these warships.
Moreover, the arrival of warships this year marked an important milestone as the warships anchored for the first time at Hamad Port, which is one of the most important new infrastructure projects in Qatar.
Qatar has made significant progress in the field of armament by owning the latest high-efficiency marine equipment, which will achieve the future vision of the Emiri Naval Forces. The official opening of Barzan Holdings on the sidelines of Dimdex 2018 represents a leading national model in the field of defence, security and military investments.
H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Chairman of Barzan Holdings, said that Barzan Holdings’ main objective is to meet Qatar’s long-term defence and security needs, and strengthen Qatar’s future by setting a road map for Qatar’s military and security industries.
The exhibition is a major boost to Doha’s status as a thriving business centre and provides international companies with new business opportunities as well as familiarise industry leaders with the various aspects of protecting trade routes on which global economies depend. The exhibition, since its launch in 2008, is an international platform for strengthening relations in the military and defence fields. Qatar continues to support global security and stability in cooperation with all countries and strengthen relations in time to come.
