The organizing committee of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 discusses the latest preparations

The Supreme Organizing Committee for the IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 exhibitions and the accompanying International Defense Conference held a meeting under the chairmanship of Major General Mubarak Saeed Gavan Al Jabri, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Committee, to discuss preparations for organizing the 17th session of the exhibitions and conference, scheduled to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, from February 17 to 21, 2025, at the Center ADNEC Abu Dhabi.

The ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Tawazun Council, is organizing the two exhibitions and the conference, and the meeting comes to follow up on the latest developments in organizing an exceptional and unprecedented session, as the two exhibitions and the conference accompanying them witness a remarkable international presence and the participation of senior leaders, government officials and major international companies, in addition to major leading local companies in the defense industries. The two exhibitions provide a strategic platform to showcase the latest technological innovations and solutions in the field of defense and security industries.

Major General Mubarak Saeed Gavan Al Jabri, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for IDEX and NAVDEX, stressed the importance of the next session in highlighting new technological innovations that will bring about a qualitative shift in defense industries, especially those that rely on artificial intelligence technologies.

He added that the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions represent a global platform that showcases the latest developments in defense and security technologies, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to adopting innovation in this field, pointing out that the meeting discussed mechanisms for attracting advanced technological defense industries, and the role of artificial intelligence technologies in raising The efficiency of national defense and security systems, adding that these efforts enhance the country’s readiness to keep pace with rapid developments and develop security and defense standards that match the highest international levels.

Al Jabri explained that this session will focus on reviewing innovative solutions that contribute to enhancing the UAE’s defense capabilities, noting that these modern technologies play a pivotal role in enhancing national security and keeping pace with global security challenges.

Mubarak Al Jabri stressed the importance of attracting leading international companies in the field of defense industries and advanced technology, pointing out that artificial intelligence technologies will be at the core of the offers presented during the next session.

He said: “We realize the importance of modern technology, especially artificial intelligence, in enhancing the capabilities of national defense industries, making them able to compete at the global level,” pointing to the ability of the exhibitors to support these technologies for national industries and strengthen the national defense system, which contributes to raising the efficiency. Operations and achieving innovative security and defense standards.

He added that the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions constitute a bridge to strengthen partnerships between national and international companies, and provide a platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise in the field of defense technology, as investing in these advanced technologies reflects the UAE’s future vision to be a global leader in the defense and security industries.

He pointed out the importance of the pivotal role of the two exhibitions in accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies and promoting innovation, ensuring that the UAE keeps pace with global developments and achieves advanced security and defense standards.

For his part, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, said that work is being done to organize an exceptional session in implementation of the vision of the wise leadership aimed at improving the exhibitions, ensuring that they attract major international companies, and supporting all efforts aimed at developing and developing the UAE’s industrial bases. Pioneering defense and security services, and working with all partners to enhance the country’s leading position at the regional and global levels in many advanced defense and technological sectors, and also confirming Abu Dhabi’s position. A destination for leading and specialized international exhibitions and conferences.

He added that work is being done to develop the two exhibitions in line with their reputation and international standing, as they have been promoted in all international forums specialized in the field of defense industries, especially in light of the security challenges on the global scene.