Owning the deterrent defensive capabilities preserves the homelands of their security and stability and guarantees the promising future of their generations

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, stressed that the possession of deterrent defensive capabilities preserves the homelands of their security and stability and guarantees the promising future for their upcoming generations, noting His Highness the great development witnessed by the defense industries in the UAE, and what It has an impact on meeting the state’s needs of advanced defensive equipment and technologies, as well as its positive contribution to the national economy by localizing knowledge, providing specialized job opportunities, and enhancing the competitiveness of Emirati industries at the international level.

This came during a visit today, today, to the 17th IDEX Defense Exhibition in its 17th session, held at the Emnik Center in Abu Dhabi.


His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his welcome to delegations and exhibitors from different parts of the world, stressing the UAE’s keenness to play a tangible role in stimulating partnerships and supporting innovation in various fields that protect the human being in a safe future full of opportunities for growth and prosperity; His Highness praised the continuous progress of the UAE in the field of defense industries, in the context of its comprehensive development efforts that affect all strategic sectors.

His Highness said: The great progress of the Emirati defense industries keeps pace with the comprehensive development process and contributes to localizing knowledge and supports the national economy; “IDEX” reflects the UAE’s position as a global strategic platform that supports industries and defense technologies.

His Highness added: We continue to enhance the role of the UAE as a head of innovation, development and building partnerships in various strategic sectors; We continue to work closely with our partners around the world to find solutions that promote security, spread peace ingredients and expand sustainable development opportunities.

During the visit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed the details of the largest edition in the history of the “IDEX 2025” exhibition, which includes in its current version 1,565 companies from 65 countries, an increase of 16% over the previous session, while the total area of ​​the event increased by 10 % To reach 181,501 square meters, and 731 new companies participate in its activities, which represents an increase of 82%, in addition to 213 Emirati companies, which represents 16% of the total exhibitors, indicating the growing status of the event on the global events map related to the field of industries. Defense technologies, with major international companies, decision makers and specialized experts to display the latest technologies and solutions supporting international peace and security.


His Highness, during his tour of the exhibition, listened to an explanation about the national participation in the huge global event, which witnessed in the current version a noticeable increase in the total exhibiting companies, which confirms the important role of the “IDEX” exhibition in supporting the UAE defense industries sector and enhancing the competitiveness of national companies and products on The regional and international levels.

The tour of His Highness, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in the global event, included the visit of the Turkish pavilion, where His Highness was briefed on the Turkish companies and defensive and security innovations offered by the company, including the company “Autocar”, which was presented during the current version of the exhibition five vehicles From the group of its armored vehicles.

His Highness’s tour of “IDEX 2025” also included the wing of “Edge” company, which specializes in the field of advanced technology and defense, which revealed 46 new systems and solutions through its comprehensive portfolio for all fields during its participation in the global event.

The visit was attended by Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablalan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and Major General Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al -Jabri, Vice -Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the IDEX and Navorx Exhibitions 2025.


The “IDEX 2025” is organized by the “ADNEC” group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Balance Council, and the event attracts the largest international companies and specialists in defense industries, to review the latest technologies and military systems in the fields of land and air defense, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.