Amir patronises DIMDEX 2022

QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Doha International M...

QNADohaHis Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2022) at Qatar National Convention Centre on Monday.DIMDEX 2022 is being held under the theme “The most prominent international event for the communication of security and defense professionals”.The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, a number of sheikhs, ministers, and ministers of defence and chiefs of staff of brotherly and friendly countriesIt was also attended by a number of ambassadors accredited to the state and senior officers of the Qatari Armed Forces, as well as academics and experts on the security and maritime defense affairs. The ceremony began with verses from the Holy Quran, and then the national anthem was played.The ceremony included a documentary film about the Qatari Armed Forces, followed by a speech by Commander of the Amiri Naval Forces HE Staff Maj. Gen. (Navy) Abdullah Hassan Al Sulaiti.After that, HH the Amir toured the exhibition where he was briefed on the latest technologies, innovations and systems related to maritime defense.HH the Amir was also briefed on the various modern equipment and vessels equipped with defence and communication systems and radars and other marine industries and services displayed by more than 200 local, regional and international companies.Later, HH the Amir met with Ministers of Defense and Chiefs of Staff of the armed forces of brotherly and friendly countries participating in the 7th edition of DIMDEX 2022 at Qatar National Convention Centre. During the meeting, they reviewed topics of common interest related to the conference.