Under the auspices of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the 7th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (Dimdex 2022) will get under way Monday, under the theme 'Connecting the World’s Maritime Defence and Security Community'.
Hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, the three-day event will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
Dimdex 2022 is an expression of Qatar's awareness of the importance of maritime security for various countries of the world, as well as Doha's interest in gathering all those concerned with this important and vital sector – from decision-makers, experts, specialists, developers of defence technology, maritime security and research and development institutions – under one roof to discuss the challenges and risks facing maritime security, and to learn about the latest innovations, equipment and devices to address these challenges.
The 7th edition consists of four main components: the main exhibition in which new and future technologies will be displayed, the Middle East Naval Commanders conference, display of visiting warships at Hamad Port, and the opportunity to communicate with more than 80 delegations from all over the world.
Dimdex is one of the region’s most prestigious maritime defence exhibitions, and on the agenda of the global maritime security and defence sector, especially as it provides a global platform for displaying defence technology and capabilities in maritime industries, and enhances Doha's position as a thriving commercial centre that attracts the largest participating countries.
The organisation of the event comes in the framework of strengthening the defence and security capabilities of Qatar and its sisterly and friendly countries in order to combat terrorism and secure maritime borders.
It also reflects Qatar's commitment to co-operation with various countries to enhance stability and play a significant role in addressing emerging challenges.
The exhibition's 7th edition will showcase some of the equipment manufactured in Qatar by Barzan Holdings, which already partners with many countries all over the world.
The Qatar Amiri Naval Forces play an important and essential role in the operations of the Qatar’s territorial waters, and have witnessed in recent years tremendous development and modernisation in terms of its equipment to keep pace with scientific development and technological progress.
Preserving the security and safety of maritime boundaries and ports is one of the priorities of Qatar, as the geographic location that characterises the country is at the centre of many important international treaties and co-operation agreements with neighbouring and friendly countries struck to protect the security of the region from risks and challenges.
Some of these agreements include intensifying investment in research and development, and consolidating the principles of maritime governance, in order to help achieve sustainable development in this field, and enhance the role of the maritime security and defense sector in achieving the 14th goal of the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations.
Dimdex represents a great opportunity for the Ministry of Interior (MoI) to participate, through the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security, and learn about the latest maritime security technologies, enhance the Directorate's capabilities in securing the country's maritime space, limit smuggling operations, protect borders and maritime assets, ensure the safety of navigation and maritime transports, and other matters and task carried out by the MoI.
The increasing global participation in the exhibition reflects the great confidence and credibility enjoyed by Qatar and its political leadership, as well as its role in supporting international and regional stability.
The success of Dimdex over the years is a clear indication of its leading global position in the field of maritime security and defence.
The 7th edition will witness a large-scale participation of many dignitaries represented by official delegations.
The exhibition will also include a larger display area of more than 35,000sq m, compared to previous editions to provide a wider range of innovations and technologies, as well as provide a suitable platform for concluding deals that contribute to the development of this vital sector, launch co-operation initiatives, enhance means of exchanging information, and intensify investment in development and research.
The 6th edition of Dimdex, which was organised in 2018, received more than 13,000 visitors and participants from 69 countries, and witnessed the signing of 35 partnerships and MoUs (memoranda of understanding).
