Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has announced Fincantieri, one of the world's leading shipbuilding groups, as the Diamond Sponsor for the ninth edition of the show scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).

The four-day event is held under the esteemed patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Head of State and Supreme Commander of Qatar Armed Forces, and hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces.

The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence in the presence of H E Lt Gen (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, and high representatives from the two parties including Aldo Zizzo, Qatar Country Manager at Fincantieri.

The agreement was signed by Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al-Ansari, Chairman of the DIMDEX Organising Committee and Mauro Manzini - SVP Director Sales Naval Vessel at Fincantieri.

Lt Gen (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai said:“In an era defined by rapid change and technological advancement, Qatar remains steadfast in its commitment to shaping the defence and security landscape of tomorrow with foresight and determination. Our vision is to help build a safer, more resilient world defined by economic growth, progress and peace.”

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