DOHA: QNB Group and the Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) have jointly announced that QNB Group will be the Main Sponsor for DIMDEX 2016 at an Official Sponsorship Signing Ceremony.
Brig. Dr Thani A Al Kuwari, Assistant Minister of State for Defence Affairs for Financial Affairs and Chairman of DIMDEX said: “We are delighted to have the support of QNB Group, Qatar’s largest bank with a global presence and DIMDEX’s international reputation will be strengthened even further with QNB Group as Main Sponsor.”
Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, Executive General Manager, Chief Business Officer at QNB Group said: “QNB Group is proud to support DIMDEX 2016 due to its positive contribution to Qatar. In terms of Qatar’s economic development, DIMDEX welcomes thousands of international visitors to the country and attracts major defence industry companies as exhibitors. DIMDEX also enhances Qatar’s international reputation by hosting delegations from over 50 countries together in Doha and is showcasing maritime defence technologies that are used to safeguard trade.”
The contract was signed by Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi S Al Ansari DIMDEX Deputy Chairman and DIMDEX Board Member, and by Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, Executive General Manager, Chief Business Officer on behalf of QNB Group.
The Chairman of DIMDEX said: “2016 is a notable year in the history of the show, as it marks the first edition of DIMDEX to be both organised and hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces. We are honoured by the huge international support received from participating nations, which has helped DIMDEX grow to become comparable in size and reputation with the largest shows of its type in the world.”
DIMDEX 2016 is expected to be the largest edition of the show to date, with new countries participating at DIMDEX for the first time, exhibitors demonstrating new technologies, and an expansion in DIMDEX’s scope to cover new sectors such as maritime aviation, naval base security, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), maritime patrol aircraft and coastal surveillance systems. The Peninsula
