Abu Dhabi: UAE Defense Companies will be exhibiting in the UAE Pavilion, at the inaugural World Defence Show (WDS), being held in Riyadh from 6 to 9 March.
World Defense Show is an interactive platform for governments and industry thought leaders from across the global defense and security supply chain, to help shape the future of defense. This is the first edition of the biennial event that is, this year, focusing on interoperability between systems to achieve tactical, operational and strategic objectives.
The participation of the UAE reflects the historical and strategic relationship the UAE has with Saudi Arabia and consequently the UAE has constructed a national pavilion at the Show.
Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) is supporting WDS through the participation of EDCC who is leading the contingent of exhibitors.
Tawazun expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) for organizing WDS and for including and ensuring an active Emirati participation.
“This exhibition allows the UAE to showcase and promote advanced defense solutions and technology,” said Matar Al Romaithi, Chief Officer of the Economic Development Unit at Tawazun and Chairman of EDCC.
“Additionally WDS will serve as an important gathering place for participants. EDCC will lead our defense contractor delegation and assist in promoting UAE-made products and services, facilitating engagement between interested international parties and our UAE defense contractors,” he added.
EDCC members attending are: Streit Group, Atlas Telecom, Rabdan Academy, Cable Corp, Etimad Holding Al Hamra Trading, Yahsat, Al Fattan Ship Industry, Nicomatic, Calidus and Tasleeh Gen. Trading. The EDCC companies will be joined by EDGE Group and the UAE Ministry of Defence military magazine Al Jundi.
“We wish to show how far the UAE's industrial sector has progressed, as well as deepen collaboration and form relationships with other international defense companies,” said Anas Naser Al Otaiba, General Manager of EDCC. “Our members will also be looking to identify business opportunities and promote their products and services.”
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