Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) is a prominent event on the global defense and security industry calendar. The eighth edition is scheduled for March 4-6, 2024. As a flagship event for international maritime defense and security, DIMDEX brings together global decision-makers for three days of commercial exchange, exploration of the latest military technological advancements, and participation in expert panel discussions contributing to the global maritime defense and security sector.