The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2019) and Navendex 2019, which will last until 21 of this month, will be held this morning in Abu Dhabi. 1310 local and international companies will show the latest developments in the defense industry, As well as huge partnerships between the various stakeholders and major international companies specialized in the sector.
The exhibition is witnessing a series of live defense demonstrations that simulate different scenarios using different types of weapons and equipment. In addition, exhibitors will offer a number of interactive platforms that enable visitors to employ modern technologies to experiment with various equipment, 3D presentations and more.
The Secretary of State for Defense Affairs, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Bawardi, delivered a speech during which he called for collective action to make advanced weapons of the future a tool for peacekeeping and to deter deterrents who seek domination and threaten the security and development of humanity. Obstacles to their cooperation, progress and prosperity.
The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2019) and the Naval Defense (Navadix 2019), this year include the participation of a large number of international companies, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, Rostec and Thales, as well as a number of local partners such as Emirates Military Industries And the Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company, as well as the participation of a wide range of decision makers, experts and specialists in the defense industry.
The exhibition is organized under the unstable conditions of the world today, requiring industry leaders to develop technologies that help reduce potential risks and meet the changing challenges of the world by uniting efforts from various vital sectors involved in developing strategies Security and defense, contribute to the achievement of the desired global peace.
"The importance of the current session of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX), as it celebrates the Silver Jubilee for its launch as one of the largest exhibitions in the field of defense industries, and a platform where the decision makers, the most important experts and specialists will meet," said Faysal Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee. In the sector.
The 14th edition of the exhibition will focus on the latest developments in military technology under the Fourth Industrial Revolution because of the pivotal role it plays in advancing this vital sector, relying on artificial intelligence techniques, simulation systems and advanced technologies to store and analyze information, thus enhancing the security and stability of individuals. States, as they go beyond what is human, reduce the percentage of potential errors, and provide optimal solutions for all possible scenarios.
This year's exhibition will be attended by 1310 local and international exhibitors, compared to 1235 in the previous edition. The total area of the exhibition will reach 168,000 square meters, compared to 133,000 square meters in 2017, making it the largest edition since its launch in 1993. .
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its subsidiaries Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri stressed the need to provide all means of support for international exhibitors. "The percentage of foreign companies reached 85%, which is the highest in the international defense industry , And a group of local companies with a participation rate of 15% of all companies. This will contribute to the Emirate's vision to develop the country's national defense industry, one of the key sectors of Abu Dhabi's 2030 Economic Plan. " Al Dhahiri pointed to the factors behind ADNEC's success in organizing ADEX, which is to support the continued leadership and prestige of the UAE, as well as close cooperation with the armed forces and all local partners, as well as capacity Which has empowered it to lead the task forces organizing this important event, not to mention the sophisticated facilities of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.
He said the exhibition will see a number of live defense demonstrations that simulate different scenarios using different types of weapons and equipment, in addition to providing exhibitors exhibiting a number of interactive platforms, enabling visitors to employ modern technologies to experiment with various equipment, 3D presentations and more.
On the other hand, the Minister of State for Defense, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Bawardi, at the conclusion of the International Defense Conference 2019, yesterday, the advanced position of the United Arab Emirates on the world stage, hosting the most important meetings and exhibitions worldwide for more than a quarter century , The latest of which was the World Summit of Governments in Dubai last week, which outlined the starting line for the formation of future governments.
He called for collective action to build a common future, which is to promote security and prosperity through innovation, noting that science and knowledge have become the intellectual capital and the most influential in the lives of societies and the main determinant of economic growth, production and real value of the global economy. He stressed the importance of relying on knowledge and innovation in the management of the economy, and to identify the types of products, their uses and their quantities in order to correct production and rationalize spending, in addition to protecting the environment. He referred to the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the evolution of electronic weapons and robotics based on artificial intelligence, and the emergence of the fifth generation wars, electronic and information wars, cyber and obscenity. He also stressed that the wheel of evolution tells us that the victor in the future wars possesses the smart weapons that are characterized by super speed and accuracy, and have sophisticated defensive and offensive capabilities, electronic combat soldiers, and its combat vehicles, self-employed vehicles carrying lethal ammunition, not necessarily the victor who owns forces and conventional weapons More numerous and larger.
For his part, Minister of Energy and Industry Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei pointed to the importance of SMEs in supporting the economies of the world. He pointed out that these companies represent 95% of the companies in the UAE. They constitute about 86% of the private sector. 60% of the country's total national income. He pointed out that the UAE has legislation and laws that are easy to do business in. It ranked 11th in the world according to the World Index for the ease of doing business.
He pointed out the importance of creating an integrated system that embraces small and medium-sized companies to move towards progress and prosperity, stressing the importance of encouraging financial institutions and banks in the country to facilitate the lending agreements of these companies. Minister of State for Advanced Science, Sara Bent Yousif Al Amiri, spoke about science, technology and innovation in light of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, pointing out that the UAE has taken advanced steps in this area, especially in the field of human talent management. In innovation and other fields, adding that investment in science, technology and innovation is a key engine for sustainable growth and for a knowledge-based economy.
"The exhibition focuses on reviewing the latest developments of military technology under the Fourth Industrial Revolution."
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The proportion of foreign companies participating .. the highest percentage in the industry of international exhibitions of defense.