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Mon, Apr 04, 2016

Qatar And France Sign Contract For 24 Rafale Fighter Jets

Deal Valued At Approximately $7.5 Billion Announced At DIMDEX 2016

DIMDEX 2016 opened with a $7.5 billion contract signing ceremony between Qatar and Rafale International (Dassault Aviation) for 24 Rafale fighter jets. Signing on behalf of Qatar was His Excellency Dr. Khalid Bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah Minister of State for Defence Affairs and behalf of France was French Minister of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian.

DIMDEX is the leading specialized naval defence and maritime security exhibition in the MENA region by attracting the biggest defence and security companies to Qatar to showcase the latest technologies in response to the maritime security challenges of the 21st Century. With interested visitors and maritime security professionals from around the world attending, DIMDEX is the mirror that reflects Qatar’s position as a regional centre for modern businesses, industries and technologies.

Among the organized activities for the first day was a visiting warships official opening ceremony at Doha Commercial Port, in addition to a gala dinner for senior industry professionals and VIPs to meet and network in an informal setting.

The three-day event continues through Thursday and is both organized and hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces.

(Source: DIMDEX news release. Image from file)

FMI: www.dimdex.com

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