DIMDEX 2026

  • Type: Conferences / seminars
  • 19 - 22 Jan, 2026
  • Doha, Qatar
  • Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Al Luqta St, Doha, Qatar
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Event Overview:

DIMDEX 2026

DIMDEX, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, is a premier international event in maritime defence and security. Hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, the ninth edition will be held from January 19th to 22nd, 2026. 

The event will bring together global decision-makers for four days of commercial exchange and the latest military technological innovations. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in expert panel discussions shaping the maritime defence sector. DIMDEX continues to be a key platform for advancing the global defence and security industry.


Visitor Demographics:

  • Visitor Origin:
  • Qatar

Event organiser:

  • Organiser:
  • Qatar Armed Forces
  • Address:
  • Education City, Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar

DIMDEX 2026 news

DIMDEX 2026: Maritime defence conference

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced a partnership agreement with the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies to jointly host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC). The MENC is a key feature of the ninth edition of DIMDEX which will take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. DIMDEX 2026 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar,...

Qatar's maritime security innovations and latest technologies on exhibit at DIMDEX 2026

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) announced Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) as its National Media Sponsor for the highly anticipated DIMDEX 2026 edition, taking place from 19 to 22 January, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), in Doha, Qatar. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, DIMDEX is set to welcome defence ministers, ch...

DIMDEX 2026: Global hub for defence innovations

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, is set to welcome global naval pioneers, defence ministers, chiefs of staff, government officials, and industry executives from around the world for its ninth edition, taking place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the theme &...

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