ABU DHABI, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates announced procurement deals worth $5.25 billion at the International Defence Exhibition (Idex) which closed on Thursday, up five percent from the last Idex in 2015.

Deals were awarded to 90 companies during the five-day event, spokesman Rashid al Shamsi said.

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