The Higher Organizing Committee of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 and the accompanying Abu Dhabi International Defence Conference held its first meeting to discuss preparations for the 17th edition of the event. The 17th edition of IDEX and NAVDEX will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, from February 17 to 21, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
The meeting was attended by Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee; Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi, Vice Chairman of the Higher Committee; and Hamid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, along with heads of sub-committees and representatives of national institutions from the public and private sectors.
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Defence, in strategic partnership with ADNEC Group, organizes the exhibitions and the conference.
This meeting comes within the framework of the ongoing efforts to organize an exceptional and unprecedented edition, as the exhibitions and the accompanying conference will witness remarkable international attendance and the participation of senior government leaders and major global companies, in addition to leading local companies in the defense industries.
The exhibitions provide a strategic platform for showcasing the latest innovations and technological solutions in the defense and security industries.
Major General Pilot Faris Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership for their continuous support, commending the pivotal role played by IDEX and NAVDEX in enhancing the UAE’s position on the global stage.
He affirmed that organizing the exhibitions and the accompanying conference embodies the UAE’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in the fields of defense and security, and reflects its position as a key supporter of global stability and peace.
For his part, Major General Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi, Vice Chairman of the Higher Committee of IDEX and NAVDEX, emphasized the importance of the exhibitions in supporting the national defense industries and developing strategic partnerships with leading global companies in this sector.
He stated that IDEX and NAVDEX are a fundamental and leading global platform for enhancing the UAE’s defense capabilities, through which it seeks to establish partnerships with major global companies to contribute to the development of local defense industries and enhance their competitiveness at the international level.
Hamid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “We look forward to our strategic partnership with the Ministry of Defence to implement the vision of the wise leadership aimed at elevating the exhibitions and attracting major global companies, thanks to the UAE’s leading and advanced defense and security industrial base. The UAE strives to be a regional and global leader in many advanced defense and technological sectors and a capital for innovation and creativity in these vital sectors.”
It is worth noting that the previous edition of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 recorded record results in terms of participation and exhibition areas, as the total value of deals concluded reached AED 23.34 billion, with 1,353 exhibiting companies from 65 countries participating, including 216 national companies.
The exhibitions attracted 367 official delegations from various countries around the world, while 1,800 people participated in the International Defence Conference, and the number of visitors to the exhibitions exceeded 132,000.
IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 continue to consolidate their position as the leading global platforms for showcasing the latest defense technologies and building strategic partnerships that support the development of the defense sector at both the national and international levels.
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