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Turkish Pavilion to Delight DIMDEX 2010 Visitors

The Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010), the anchor of the Middle East and North African maritime defence industry, will host DIMDEX’s first Turkish National Pavilion at the Doha Exhibition Center from 29th to 31st March 2010.

Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. sign as DIMDEX 2010 Gold Sponsor

Doha, Qatar 21 February 2010: The Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced that Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. W.L.L. (AAB), sole agents in Qatar for Toyota and Lexus vehicles, will be a prestigious ‘Gold Sponsor’ when the Middle East and North Africa’s only integrated maritime defence exhibition and conference takes place from 29th to 31st March 2010.

Diplomats From 34 Countries Attend DIMDEX 2010 Diplomat Briefing

Thirty-five diplomats representing 34 embassies this week attended an Official Diplomat Briefing event at the Diplomatic Club given by representatives from the 2nd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2010) and the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces. The purpose of the briefing was to update Diplomats on the planning of DIMDEX to ensure the smooth and productive visit of their VIP Delegations and visiting warships.

DIMDEX 2010 welcomes Qatar Petroleum as Platinum Sponsor

Doha, Qatar, 16th February 2010: Qatar Petroleum, the largest national corporation responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in Qatar, has announced it will participate as Platinum Sponsor at the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) 2010 taking place at the Doha Exhibition Center from 29th - 31st March 2010.

Nakilat and Damen to operate Shipbuilding Facility in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has signed a joint venture agreement with Damen Shipyards Qatar Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group, to jointly operate a shipbuilding facility in the Port of Ras Laffan.

Boeing to Participate At DIMDEX 2010

The 2nd Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2010) has announced that Boeing has signed a landmark agreement to exhibit at the Middle East and North Africa’s most comprehensive and only fully integrated maritime defence event for the first time.

DIMDEX 2010 signs Mannai Corporation as Bronze Sponsor

Mannai Corporation, one of Qatar’s premier business groups, will be Bronze Sponsor at the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010) to be held at the Doha Exhibition Center from March 29th to 31st, 2010.

DIMDEX 2010 on course for Sell Out

The 2nd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2010), organized by QMDI and hosted by the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF), has reported 90% exhibition sales as the Middle East and North Africa’s only integrated maritime defence exhibition and conference remains on course to sell out in advance of the event’s 29th March 2010 opening.

DIMDEX 2010 Confirms Strong Defence Industry Commitment during visits to France, Malaysia and Dubai

Representatives from the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010) have returned from hugely successful visits to three of the world’s premier defence exhibitions with news that the DIMDEX French Pavilion is fully booked and manufacturers of the caliber of DCNS, CMN, DCI/NAVFCO/DESCO and Zodiac, headed by GICAN/SOGENA, have confirmed their participation at DIMDEX 2010 in Doha from 29th to 31st March 2010.

ISS Bronze Sponsor of DIMDEX 2010

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is confirmed as Bronze Sponsor of the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2010, organized by QMDI and hosted by the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) and taking place between 29th and 31st March 2010 at Doha Exhibition Center.

DIMDEX 2010 SIGNS THE SHEPHARD GROUP AS MEDIA SPONSOR

Qatar MICE Development Institute (QMDI), organizers of the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010), have signed an agreement with UK-based international defence publisher The Shephard Group as DIMDEX 2010 Media Sponsor.

MBDA to be DIMDEX 2010 Gold Sponsor

MBDA is the Gold Sponsor of the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2010, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest integrated maritime defence exhibition, taking place at Doha Exhibition Center from the 29th and 31st March 2010.

DIMDEX 2010 looks to ‘thai’ up new exhibitors at Defense & Security 2009 in Bangkok

Staff Brigadier (Sea) Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Mohannadi, Chairman of the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2010), will lead a high level Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) delegation to Thailand to participate at one of Asia’s most important defence exhibitions, Defense & Security 2009 in Bangkok, from 4th to 7th November.

Qatari and French Navy Chiefs in DIMDEX talks

Doha-Qatar, October 27th 2009: Commander of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) Staff Brigadier (SEA) Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Mohannadi has welcomed Rear Admiral Bruno Nielly, commander of French naval forces in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf to Qatar.

DIMDEX and RUSI UK/Qatar sign contract to produce Middle East Navy Commanders Conference

Doha, Qatar, 22 October 2009: The Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition 2010 (DIMDEX 2010), the anchor of the Middle East and North African maritime defence industry, today signed an agreement with Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in Qatar (RUSI Qatar) on the production and management of the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference to be held in Doha on 30 March 2010.

DIMDEX 2010 welcomes Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence as Official Hotel

The Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010), the anchor of the Middle East and North African maritime defence industry, and the Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence (Holiday Villa) have signed an exclusive agreement appointing Holiday Villa as the Official Hotel for the 29th to 31st March DIMDEX 2010 exhibition.

DIMDEX 2010: Qatar’s gateway to the Middle East & North Africa maritime defence market

The countdown has begun to the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2010 - the Middle East and North Africa’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the maritime defence industry, the DIMDEX 2010 Steering Committee announced at a Press Conference held at the Holiday Villa Hotel and Residence in the presence of high-ranking Qatar Emiri Naval Forces, headed by Commander of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces and DIMDEX 2010 Chairman Staff Brigadier (Sea) Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Mohannadi.

DIMDEX 2010’s position as premier maritime defence exhibition confirmed by UK visit

The position of the Doha 2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010) as the region’s premier maritime defence exhibition has been underlined by the significant number of exhibitor confirmations received from major global defence manufacturers eager to participate at DIMDEX 2010 taking place at Doha Exhibition Center from 29 to 31 March 2010.

DIMDEX 2010 delegation visits UK’s Defence Systems & Equipment International 2009

London – UK, An official delegation representing the 2nd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2010 (DIMDEX 2010) is heading to London to make its second appearance at the UK’s largest military defence exhibition, Defence Systems & Equipment International 2009, taking place at ExCel London from 8 to 11 September 2009. Headed by Qatar Emir Naval Forces Lt. Colonel Ahmed Abdullah Haroon and Captain (SEA) Mohammed Desmal Al-Kuwari, accompanied by DIMDEX 2010 Exhibition Director Mohamed Nahbani, the delegation will use DSEi as a platform to further increase DIMDEX 2010 exhibitor bookings and confirm the large number of DIMDEX VIP and naval invitations.

DIMDEX 2010 delegation returns from successful visit to International Maritime Defence Show, Russia

The 2nd Doha International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2010), the most comprehensive and only fully integrated naval show in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced that an official DIMDEX 2010 delegation has recently returned from a successful visit to The International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg, Russia to promote DIMDEX 2010 to more than 300 leading Russian and international maritime exhibitors.

DIMDEX 2010 appoints Grey Doha as Marketing & PR Agency

Qatar’s largest full service creative advertising and public relations agency - Grey Doha - has announced the signing of a new contract with Qatar MICE Development Institute (QMDI) to become Marketing and PR Agency for the prestigious 2nd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX) 2010 taking place at the Doha Exhibition Center from 29 to 31 March 2010.

DIMDEX 2010 look to influence Russian Navy Chiefs and IMDS Exhibitors

As the State of Qatar seeks to strengthen its growing reputation as the fastest growing Gulf destination for the global meetings, incentives and exhibitions sector, a delegation representing the 2nd Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2010 will be attending The International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg, Russia from 24 to 29 June.

DIMDEX 2010 attends IMDEX Singapore to build participation in the Asia Pacific Region.

DIMDEX 2010 officials will attend IMDEX Singapore from 12-14 May 2009 as part of a highly successful ongoing promotional tour to interact with leaders in the maritime and coastal defence industry and introduce the upcoming exhibition, which will take place 29-31 March 2010 in Doha ...

DIMDEX showcases its unique proposition during IDEX - Abu Dhabi.

Recognised as a highly important international Event in the Qatar MICE Calendar, DIMDEX is held biennially with the full support of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, The Emir of State of Qatar and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Heir Apparent of Qatar. DIMDEX also benefits from the guidance of the Qatar Armed Forces, Chief of Staff, Major General Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiya and the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces.

DIMDEX attends Exponaval Chile to highlight MENA region's expanding naval construction market

DIMDEX officials keenly await the opportunity to raise awareness of the ever expanding naval construction market in the MENA region, as part of a promotional tour now heading to Latin America. Forging ties with yet another continent ahead of its much anticipated 2010 exhibition, Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2010) announces its participation in Exponaval 2008-Chile, taking place from the 2nd to 5th December 2008.

DIMDEX showcases its unique proposition at Milipol Qatar

Ahead of its much anticipated 2010 exhibition, Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) announces its participation in Milipol – Qatar which is to be held in the Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC) from 17th to 19th November 2008.

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