Doha: The Organizing Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has signed an agreement with Al Abdulghani Motors, appointing the company as the "Platinum Sponsor" of the ninth edition of the event, scheduled to take place from Jan 19-22, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Center. The four-day event will be held under the esteemed patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces.
According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement was signed by Chairman of the DIMDEX Organizing Committee Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari and Chief Operating Officer at Al Abdulghani Motors Abdo Sweidan. HE Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces Lt Gen (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai emphasized the importance of supporting the defence sector in consolidating national stability and ensuring a secure environment that drives economic growth. He highlighted the need for an integrated system of cooperation among vital sectors to support the development of national industries, foster innovation, and enhance readiness and efficiency.
Chairman of the DIMDEX Organising Committee Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari expressed a warm welcome to Al Abdulghani Motors as the Platinum Sponsor of the ninth edition of DIMDEX. He noted that their contribution demonstrates the commitment of leading private sector companies to supporting events organized by the State of Qatar.
Chief Executive Officer of Al Abdulghani Motors Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani remarked on the honor of being the Platinum Sponsor of DIMDEX 2026. He stated that this partnership reflects the strong relationship built over decades with the Ministry of Defence and demonstrates their commitment to supporting the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030.
DIMDEX 2026 will be held under the theme "A Global Hub for Defence Innovations - Invest in Possibilities to Shape a Secure Tomorrow," bringing together senior decision-makers, defence industry leaders, and government representatives from around the world. It provides a platform to promote innovation and encourage business investment in defence.