Over 70 Agreements, Valued at More Than QAR 18.5 Billion, Signed at DIMDEX 2026

Our Bureau - : Jan 23, 2026 - : 12:54 am

More than 70 agreements, contracts, and memoranda of understanding were signed, with a total value exceeding QAR 18.5 billion, during the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) which concluded at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha on Thursday.

More than 200 local and international companies, alongside eight major international pavilions, attended DIMDEX 2026. The number of high-level official delegations exceeded 130, representing 82 countries. The exhibition also attracted significant visitor turnout, with attendance exceeding 32,000 visitors, who visited the main exhibition in addition to the display of visiting international warships at Hamad Port.

DIMDEX 2026 showcased the latest innovations, technologies, and defence equipment across the maritime, land, and air domains, as well as support systems and advanced technologies, including cybersecurity solutions, anti-piracy systems, artificial intelligence, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, in addition to remote-control systems and unmanned platforms.

The event also featured the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), held in collaboration with the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies. Convened under the theme "Defence Diplomacy and Maritime Security Challenges," the conference brought together a distinguished group of experts, academics, and military leaders to discuss a range of regional and international issues and challenges,

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, praised the success achieved by the ninth edition of DIMDEX and the qualitative results it delivered. "We are pleased with the significant success achieved by this edition at all levels. This leading international event embodies the vision of the State of Qatar to establish an integrated framework for defence cooperation founded on responsible dialogue, the exchange of knowledge, and the development of strategic partnerships.

"In light of rapid geopolitical and technological transformations, multilateral partnerships have become a fundamental pillar in achieving stability and sustainable security. DIMDEX has served as an effective platform that brings together decision-makers, military leaders, experts, and representatives of the defence industry in in-depth dialogue, underscoring the importance of coordination and integrated efforts in addressing shared challenges, particularly those related to waterways and freedom of navigation, given their direct impact on economic, social, and security sectors. We call for the continued pursuit of collective efforts to advance our shared objectives of strengthening the foundations of security," he added.