Prominent network of national and global sponsors supports seventh DIMDEX edition

Doha, Qatar – 29 January 2020: The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) returns in its seventh edition to deliver the latest innovations and technological developments in the sphere of maritime defence and security. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces, the event will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) between the 16th and 18th of upcoming March.

Defence contractor and innovations leader Raytheon returns to DIMDEX as a Silver Sponsor, bringing their decades of expertise in defence, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Following the footsteps of other industry sponsors, American aerospace manufacturer Bell Textron, an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft will be joining DIMDEX 2020 as a Bronze Sponsor. 

Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi S. Al-Ansari, Chairman of DIMDEX, said: “We are deeply grateful to have gained the support of a strong and reliable network of partners, who have had significant contributions to DIMDEX’s growing commercial and strategic impact over the years. For our latest edition, we are joined by a distinguished set of new and returning sponsors, including our Silver Sponsor Raytheon and Bronze Sponsor Bell Textron, whose individual accomplishments within commerce, infrastructure and security fall in line with the overarching mission of DIMDEX in delivering unmatched opportunities for the global maritime defence and security community.”

“Together, we support Qatar’s position as a leading hub for technology and innovation following the economic development objectives set out in Qatar National Vision 2030,” he concluded.

DIMDEX has established itself as a fixture in the maritime defence and security calendar that offers key decision makers from across all sectors of the global defence industry unprecedented government-to-government, business-to-government and business-to-business commercial opportunities.

Support from key sponsors in the global business arena is central to the continued success of DIMDEX and its position as a leading international platform for knowledge-exchange. This year’s event theme ‘Connecting the World’s Maritime Defence and Security Community’ further highlights the commitment of DIMDEX in providing a comprehensive arena for decision-makers and exhibiting tech experts from across the globe to explore innovative solutions through face-to-face interactions.

DIMDEX 2020 is proud to have the Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) as Main Sponsor, Fincantieri as Diamond Sponsor, Barzan Holdings and MBDA as Gold Sponsors, as well as Mwani Qatar as one of the Silver Sponsors.

With DIMDEX 2020 fast approaching, stay tuned for further updates and discover the future of maritime innovation and technology in the heart of Qatar.To register or for more information on participating or attending DIMDEX, please visit www.dimdex.com. For the latest news, follow DIMDEX on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.