(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
DOHA: The organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced MBDA as a returning Gold Sponsor. This will be the fifth consecutive edition the European defence company has invested in DIMDEX, the Mena region's leading international maritime defence exhibition and conference.
DIMDEX 2018 will be held under the patronage of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces, taking place between March 12 and 14 2018 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).
More than 60 countries will participate in the sixth edition of DIMDEX 2018. The value of deals signed in the previous editions of DIMDEX was $31.95bn. The total number of visitors over years since 2008 is 49,254 and 70 participating visiting warships.
MBDA is only integrated defence company to provide missiles and missile systems for each branch of the armed forces (air, sea, land.)
MBDA has significant presence in European countries as well as in the US. Known as a world-leading missile systems company with a comprehensive product range designed to meet the land, naval and airborne guided weapon system requirements, the partnership with DIMDEX is part of its long-standing commitment and support for Qatar and the Qatari Armed Forces.
Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi S. Al-Ansari, Chairman of DIMDEX said: 'MBDA has proven capabilities of designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet the complete range of current and future needs of the three-armed forces. With this further sponsorship contract signed by MBDA for its fifth year, it will be a pleasure to host them once again as part the special anniversary edition of DIMDEX.
Qatar and MBDA have announced several deals over the past years as part of the nation's ambitions to expand Qatar's defence capabilities.
DIMDEX will maintain its position as a premier platform to showcase the most advanced and latest technology in maritime defence and security. Established as event that attracts international experts to discuss the latest trends and technology that offer solutions to maintain the stability and security of the seas and oceans. DIMDEX 2108 is considered as a must attend event in the global maritime and security industry calendar.
DIMDEX 2018 marks the exhibition's 10th anniversary, offering participants ‘A World-Class Platform for Technology, Maritime & Defence Industry Capabilities.
Since its inception, DIMDEX has witnessed continuous growth to become a leading event in the international maritime defence and security industry calendar.
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