Contracts worth over QAR 5 billion, in addition to several MoUs and Letters of Intent, were signed during DIMDEX 2024, the eighth edition of the biennial event that took place March 4-6. The event attracted over 25,000 visitors, the most in any edition of the biennial event.
More than 200 international and national companies showcased their comprehensive defence and maritime security solutions at the event that was held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. Hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), DIMDEX 2024 had “Igniting the Future of Maritime Security and Beyond” as its theme. Nine international pavilions were part of the event.
“The eighth edition of DIMDEX was a resounding success, with a large number of international and local companies participating, as well as more than 110 official VIP delegations,” said Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al-Ansari, Chairman of the Organising Committee of DIMDEX 2024. “This year, the value of contracts exceeded QAR 5 billion, reaffirming the international exhibition’s position as a major platform for companies to facilitate agreements and lock-in commercial contracts, while the number of visitors was over 25,000, emphasising its importance as one of the specialised events in the international maritime defence and security domain – in line with the country’s strategy to strengthen its global position in hosting expertise-led major events.”
DIMDEX demonstrates Qatar’s commitment to offering a platform for showcasing the most modern defence innovations, as well as an opportunity for major companies to showcase solutions to the most pressing current and future challenges, said Brigadier Al-Ansari. “The event also highlights the country’s efforts to build long-term partnerships, expand economic prospects, and stimulate growth…”
Qatar’s indigenous defence industry, led by Barzan Holdings, shone at the event with many notable products and systems. With the maritime defence exhibition expanded its scope to include other critical defence categories that complement the maritime ecosystem’s safety and security, many companies from allied defence sectors were at the show. The event witnessed active participation from the Qatar Armed Forces and its various branches. Project 401 for Special Operations, which features Special Operations Training Centres dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of special forces and counter-terrorism units globally, was formally inaugurated.
The other highlights of the three-day event were the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), which was held in partnership with the Strategic Studies Centre. The theme of the conference was ‘Economic Growth Prospects Amidst Security Challenges and Their Global Impact.’ The visiting warships display at Hamad Port featured 8 warships.
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