For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and proudly hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) is reputed as one of the leading events on the international defence and security industry calendar.
The nineth edition of DIMDEX will be held between 19 and 22 January 2026.
A flagship event for the international maritime defence and security, DIMDEX will once again bring together key decision makers from around the globe to engage in four days of commercial exchange, discover a plethora of the latest military technological advancements and be part of expert panel discussions that contribute to the global maritime defence and security sector.
Launched in 1993 by Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal, the leading Pan Arab Business magazine, Al Defaiya stands at the forefront of the Defense and Aerospace scenes in the Arab world.
Al Defaiya’s uniqueness stems from several factors, including:
- Unique source of market data, including the one and only ARABIC WORLD DEFENSE ALMANAC
- Active participation in all regional and most international Defense & Aerospace Exhibitions
- In June 2009, Al Defaiya launched an unparalleled on-line service, www.defaiya.com, fully dedicated to Defense, Aerospace, Aviation, and Security in the Middle East and worldwide
- Towards best serving its readers and advertisers, Al Defaiya magazine is also accessible via social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) as well as www.iktissadonline.com
