His Excellency Lieutenant General Hamad Muhammad Thani Al-Rumaithi, UAE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, said that the International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX and NAVDEX” represent one of the most important defence exhibitions in the world that attracts international defence and technology companies to participate in annually and to display its latest technology and defence industry.
He added in a message to “Al Jundi” Journal that the 15th International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX and NAVDEX 2021”, which will be held during the period between 21 and 25 next February, confirms that the UAE has become an important global hub for distinguished international exhibitions and conferences. It reflects its leadership and great organizational capabilities, especially as this edition comes in light of the continuing Corona pandemic “Covid-19” and the exceptional precautionary and preventive measures it imposes on organizing any event to ensure the safety of all visitors and participants following the highest global health and safety standards.
The following is the content of his message:
“The International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX and NAVDEX” is one of the most important defence exhibitions in the world that attracts international defence and technology companies to participate in it annually and to display its latest defence and advanced technology products.
There is no doubt that the 15th International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX and NAVDEX 2021”, which will be held during the period between 21 and 25 next February, confirms that United Arab Emirates has become an important global hub for distinguished international exhibitions and conferences, and reflects its leading role and great organizational capabilities, particularly this exhibition is being held during the spread of Covid-19 pandemic and the exceptional precautionary and preventive measures it imposes on organizing any event to ensure the safety of all visitors and participants following the highest global health and safety standards.
The large volume of international participation in the activities of this 15th International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX and NAVDEX 2021” reflects the great confidence in the efficiency of the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the concerned authorities to ensure the safety of the visitors of the exhibition, and confirms the distinguished position that the UAE has reached in the global defence exhibitions industry.
The coincidence of the 15th International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX and NAVDEX 2021” with the UAE’s celebration of its golden jubilee will promote the importance of this event, as it is one of the most important manifestations of the UAE’s success especially in the field of defence and military industries which have gained an increasing global confidence and presence in most global markets.
The International Defence Exhibition and Conference “IDEX” since the launch of its first edition in 1993 embodies the ambition of the UAE towards leadership and excellence according to the global standards. It has been able to transcend local standards to regional and global ones, and is now classified as one of the most important defence exhibitions in the world. The exhibition embraces all developments that take place in the defence industry and attracts the largest international defence and technological companies.
The International Defence Exhibition “IDEX” has become a shining facade for the United Arab Emirates and a mirror reflecting the development and progress of the UAE at all levels. Therefore, it represents a source of pride for all the people of our nation”.
