A delegation from the UAE's leading strategic investment firm in the area of precision manufacturing and engineering is in KSA this week

UAE products, made by UAE hands, are on show at the event

The UAE is becoming recognized for its high quality manufacturing of defense products

HE Saif Al Hajeri, CEO of Tawazun, says: "We are committed to reaching out to our customers and understanding their needs"

Abu Dhabi, 04 June 2012 -Tawazun is participating at this week's centenary celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the formation of the first Border Guard unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The event, which is taking place simultaneously alongside the International Conference on Border Security in Riyadh this week, is being held under the patronage of HRH Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia. Tawazun is a gold sponsor of the event, participating in both the conference and exhibition.

The high profile event is being attended by dignitaries from across the region including royalty, ministers, leaders and directors of other national Border Guards, diplomatic missions and military attachés.

Tawazun is showcasing a number of its 'Made in the UAE' defense products at the celebrations, including vehicles made by defense automotive manufacturer NIMR, military and sporting weapons produced by Caracal International and Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS) and munitions manufactured by Burkan and Caracal Light Ammunition. All five companies are based in Tawazun Industrial Park.

Through its participation at the conference and exhibition, Tawazun joins a prestigious roll call of  other major regional and global companies specialized in the development and manufacturing of military equipment and security systems, weapons, aircraft, naval and border security, communications and logistical support, invited to be present at the event.

His Excellency Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, CEO of Tawazun Holding, said: "The UAE is establishing itself as a future global hub for defense manufacturing and engineering and, through the portfolio of Tawazun Holding companies, we are now producing cutting edge products and services in the UAE, made with UAE hands, to serve local, regional and international customers. We were honored to be asked to be part of the celebrations in KSA this week. Successful collaboration is the key to success, and our participation in the celebrations is part of our ongoing commitment to going to where our customers are, listening to their needs and showing them how the UAE is producing world-class products in the field to meet their requirements."

About Tawazun Holding
Tawazun Holding is a strategic investment firm focused on the long-term development of UAE's industrial manufacturing and technology capabilities and knowledge-transfer with a specific focus on the defense sector.

Tawazun Holding's mission is to develop profitable ventures through industrial partnerships and strategic investments that add to the country's industrial manufacturing layer in the areas of defense, defense manufacturing and manufacturing technology.

For more information please contact:
Saif Ali Al Marzooqi
Associate Director - Corporate Communications
Tel: + 9911 506 2 971
Email: salmarzooqi@tawazun.ae

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