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The
majestic sight of warships arriving in Doha Commercial Port has signaled
the start of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition &
Conference (DIMDEX 2012). DIMDEX 2012 is the only specialised maritime
defence exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
and brings together companies from around the world to present the latest
in high-end technologies to meet the maritime challenges of the 21st
century.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani,
Heir Apparent of Qatar, DIMDEX 2012 is hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces
and supported by the Qatar Armed Forces. DIMDEX 2012 is staged from
26th to 28th March 2012 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC),
with 9,000 attendees expected from the fields of industry, the military
and government.
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Turkish Navy
Frigate TCG GIRESUN F491 arrives in Doha Commercial Port for DIMDEX
2012
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According
to AMI International, the MENA naval market continues to show strong
growth, with projected new naval and ship related expenditure reaching
US$ 49 billion over the next 20 years, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria
and Morocco among the region’s leading spenders.
Against the backdrop of a promising growth market, DIMDEX 2012 provides
an ideal platform for international defence manufacturers to meet and
showcase their products and expertise to influencers and maritime procurement
decision makers. A total of 76 delegations from 51 countries (including
55 navy delegations from 45 countries) are attending DIMDEX 2012, headed
by commanders of navies, senior naval officials and government officials.
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US Navy Dock
Landing Ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) arrives in Doha for DIMDEX 2012
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DIMDEX
2012 will welcome 25 exhibiting countries and 8 country pavilions with
manufacturers of warships, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters,
marine communications, coastal surveillance systems, naval weapon systems,
search and rescue equipment and other supplies attending the exhibition
at the QNCC. As well as the exhibition, DIMDEX 2012 will stage the Middle
East Naval Commanders Conference on March 27 where naval commanders,
policy-makers and other distinguished figures will discuss strategic
developments in the maritime field that are relevant to the region.
Another highlight of DIMDEX 2012 is the visit of 13
warships from 10 navies including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, India, Pakistan,
France and Australia amongst others. Certain warships will open to
visits from official VIPs and trade professionals as part of the innovative
DIMDEX 2012 programme.
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DIMDEX 2012
Pre-Show press conference
From left to
right:
Mohammad Nabhani - Exhibition Director
Staff Colonel (sea) Abdulbaqi Al-Ansari - Deputy Chairman - Board Member
Major (sea) Mohammed Desmal Al-Kuwari - Warships & Logistics director
Dr Lew Wilbert - Senior Research Fellow Maritime Studies RUSI
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The Chairman of DIMDEX
2012, Staff Brigadier (Sea) Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Mohannadi said:
“Since our inaugural event in 2008, DIMDEX has grown from strength
to strength and DIMDEX 2012 will be the largest show to date in terms
of exhibition space and number of exhibitors, VIP delegations and
visiting warships. The meeting of heavyweight industry and defence
procurement decision-makers attending the exhibition, together with
favourable market conditions in the MENA region means that DIMDEX
2012 will provide excellent business opportunities for all.”
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