Commercial Bank appointed main sponsor for Dimdex 2020

Strengthening the national development directive through strategic partnerships, the organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (Dimdex) has announced Commercial Bank as the main sponsor for its seventh edition (Dimdex 2020).The event is under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces from March 16-18, 2020 at Qatar National Convention Centre. In an official ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and in the presence of HE the Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem, and Commercial Bank board member Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Attiyah, the agreement was signed by Khalifa al-Rayes, EGM Government, Public Sector and deputy head of Wholesale Banking at Commercial Bank and Dimdex chairman, Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh al-Ansari. HE Lieutenant General (Pilot) al-Ghanem said: “Forging strategic support locally is vital to reflect the commitment towards Qatar National Vision 2030 and the implementation of long-term goals that will promote human and economic development towards a highly-advanced society.”Staff Brigadier (Sea) al-Ansari, said: “We are proud to welcome Commercial Bank as the main sponsor for Dimdex 2020. The support we get from national organisations allows us to deliver an event that will leave a positive impression among exhibitors and visitors, and we express our deep appreciation to Commercial Bank for their kind contribution. Dimdex 2020 will undoubtedly surpass expectations in both scope and success.”Establishing partnerships with key stakeholders across Qatar’s industry sector is part of Dimdex’s strategic development as one of the foremost events in the global security calendar. Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Attiyah, board member at Commercial Bank said: “We are delighted to be main sponsor of Dimdex 2020 in support of Qatar’s national defence and security sector. Dimdex attracts major international defence and security-related companies to Qatar and plays a strategic role in Qatar’s overall development. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the senior management of Commercial Bank, we would like to thank His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, for his wise leadership, HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, and HE the Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem, for their efforts in hosting such significant events in the Middle East.“Commercial Bank will continue to be an active contributor in the nation, as well as a key participant in the achievement of the projects related to military and civil fields,” al-Attiyah added. Following its establishment as Qatar’s first private bank, Commercial Bank has accrued 45 years in the national banking sector and developed a countrywide network of 29 full-service branches and 169 ATMs to service the complete banking supply chain. As a leader in the personal and corporate banking sector, Commercial Bank is committed to the development of strong financial services to support the overall national development mandate. Dimdex continues to promote targeted growth for the national defence and security sector, in alignment with Qatar’s overarching growth framework. Under the theme ‘Connecting the World’s Maritime Defence and Security Community’, Dimdex 2020 is expected to broaden in exhibitor and attendee scope to provide a significant contribution to the industry dialogue. Key event highlights such as the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference, the popular visiting warship display, as well as a range of fringe events will serve as unique networking opportunities for attendees and VIP delegates, including key decision makers, government officials and industry experts. Since its launch in 2008, Dimdex has witnessed the signing of agreements of over $32bn and has evolved into an internationally-recognised business and technology platform that promotes collaborations within the defence and security sector. Dimdex is now considered one of the foremost international events, offering the latest innovations and solutions in the defence and security industry, in addition to unparalleled opportunities for commerce and knowledge-exchange.