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Event Name: DIMDEX 
Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition.
Frequency: Biennial 
Trait: The only Dedicated Maritime Defence Exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.
Founded:  March 2008
Edition: 3rd.  Edition
Event Website:
www.dimdex.com
Date:
March 26th to 28th.  2012 (3 days exhibition) 
  1. Monday 26th March
  2. Tuesday 27th March ( MENC)
  3. Wednesday 28th March 
Time: From 9.00 to 17.00 hours (1st. & 2nd. Days).
From 9.00 to 16.00 hours on Wednesday (Last day)
Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) 
Size of Event: 15,000m² Gross
Admission: Open to Defence Trade related visitors only ( Free admission) 
Patronage:
HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Heir Apparent of the State of Qatar and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Qatar Armed Forces
Hosted by:
Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) 
Steering Committee:

Staff Brigadier (Sea) Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Mohannadi,Commander of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces and Chairman of the committee.

Organized by:
QMDI: Qatar MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events ) Development Institute, a Qatar Foundation  Joint Venture 
Supported by: Qatar Emiri Armed Forces 
Exhibitors:
More than 150 Exhibitors  
Exhibit Profile:
Warships, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Helicopters, Marine Communication Systems, Coastal Surveillance, Total Ship Self Defence Systems, Naval Weapon Systems, Search and Rescue Equipment, Naval Defence Supplies
Warships: 14 Warships from 11 navies
Exhibiting Countries:
25 Countries
Country Pavilions:
8 Country Pavilions
Delegations Invited :

90 Delegations of 74 countries headed by CoS, Ministries of Defence, Commanders of Navies, top Naval Officials, Coast Guard and other Sea Service and commanding officers

Visitors:
Expected 9,000 Maritime & Navy Industry related attendees 
Visitor Profile:
  • VIP GHQ Armed Forces and Naval Delegations
  • Naval Commanders , Senior procurement and operations officers
  • Senior Members of Defence and Research Organizations
  • Defence Contractors
  • Coast Guards, Police, Customs and Immigration officials
  • Government Organizations and agencies
  • Defence specialists
  • Maritime business related professionals
  • Key Decision Makers
Conference:
THE MIDDLE EAST NAVAL COMMANDERS (MENC) CONFERENCE
Date:
March 27th, 2012   (13.30 - 18.30 hours) 
Place:

Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Theater

Theme:
The Strategic Importance of Maritime Security in Protecting the Global Economy: the Role of technology and Naval Co-operation in Securing Trade at Sea
Media Support:
  • Al Defaiya
  • Arab Defence Journal
  • Asian Defence & Diplomacy
  • Armada International
  • Asian Military Review
  • Asian Pacific Defense Review
  • Aviation & Sport Magazine
  • Chanakya Aerospace, Defence & Maritime Review
  • Contingency Today
  • Dar Al-Sharq
  • Defence 21
  • Defence News
  • Defense Review Asia
  • Defence Turkey
  • EIN News
  • ESPDA / APESD
  • Focus Defense
  • IHS Jane’s Navy International
  • Indian Military Review
  • KNM Media
  • Marine Biz TV
  • Navy Recognition
  • SD Arabia
  • Shephard Media
  • The Security Review

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