Abu Dhabi (Union)
The Higher Organizing Committee held the sixteenth edition of the “International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2023)” and the seventh edition of the “Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX 2023)” and the accompanying International Defense Conference, which are held under the kind patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State “May God preserve him”, from February 20 to 24, 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, its first meeting to discuss preparations and preparations for an exceptional edition, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the launch of IDEX and 12 years since the launch of the NAVDEX exhibition, which is considered the largest of its kind. its kind at the regional and international levels.
ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, is organizing the two exhibitions, which provide an international platform to showcase technologies and innovations in the international defense sector, and a high-level global forum to review the latest developments in the defense industries sector, including advanced technology and equipment, and constitute an opportunity for strategic partnerships between major companies specialized in the defense and military industries sector from different countries of the world.
His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of IDEX and NAVDEX, said: “Thanks to the directives of the wise leadership, the UAE has been able to build an advanced system for the national defense industries, as an integral part of the efforts to create promising opportunities that contribute to building A diversified and sustainable economy, and this year’s edition of the event confirms Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global center, and embodies its ability and capabilities to host one of the most important defense exhibitions in the world, which, since its inception nearly 30 years ago, has contributed to the development of capabilities and national industries by providing a platform to benefit from global expertise. The best successful experiences offered by international companies.
In turn, Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed bin Ghafan Al Jabri, Vice Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of IDEX and NAVDEX, said that supporting the defense industries sector is a top priority and concern of the Ministry of Defense, which will contribute to strengthening and supporting the national economy of the UAE. IDEX and NAVDEX are of great importance, as they are among the most important exhibitions in the region, and the capital, Abu Dhabi, has become one of the main destinations on the global map in the field of defense and military industries, and over the past 30 years, IDEX and NAVDEX have witnessed a development Notable in the volume of deals and the number of exhibiting companies seeking to showcase the best innovations, and to learn about the latest trends and developments in these vital sectors.
3 decades
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “The upcoming edition of the two exhibitions is exceptional by all standards, as it is a success story that has continued over the past three decades for the exhibition and conference industry, which falls in accordance with the strategy of the ADNEC Group to emphasize the position and reputation of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as the capital of the tourism sector. business in the region, and to chart the road for the next fifty years in accordance with the aspirations of our wise leadership to support and develop these vital and promising sectors.”
Al Dhaheri added that the next session will witness record participation from major international companies specialized in these important sectors, and we are keen to strengthen partnership and cooperation with all concerned parties, and harness all capabilities to organize an exceptional edition that will be the largest in the history of this global event, worthy of the country’s reputation and position at the regional and international levels. .
The IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions constitute a basic pillar in the efforts of the ADNEC Group to support diversity and achieve a positive impact on the national economy, whether by providing opportunities that contribute to the development of sectors and the work of various national companies or by organizing and hosting major events that attract visitors from different countries of the world. Over the past 30 years, IDEX and NAVDEX have played an important role in the development of the local defense industries sector, as well as their important role in consolidating the position of the capital, Abu Dhabi, as a destination for major events, and a destination for companies to enhance their presence and presence in the region’s markets.
This year’s edition coincides with the 30th anniversary of the launch of IDEX, the largest event of its kind in the region, and 12 years for NAVDEX, which attracts the largest companies in the defense industry in the world, while this edition is expected to witness a high-level global turnout. From leaders and decision-makers, ministers and senior officials, to experts and specialists from all countries of the world.
IDEX and NAVDEX provide a world-leading platform that showcases the latest innovations and technologies in the international defense sector, as well as the latest technologies and equipment developed by defense sectors around the world. The previous edition of the two exhibitions in 2021 succeeded in recording a remarkable success, as it received more than 62,000 visitors and more than 900 local, regional and international companies from 59 countries, in addition to hosting 35 national pavilions.
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